Consider the following statements regarding the social and economic conditions under the Vijayanagar Empire 1. Harsh tax collection policies led to peasant revolts during the Sangama dynasty. 2. The Nayak system encouraged craft production by offering occasional tax concessions to artisans. 3. The Vijayanagar economy remained predominantly agrarian and witnessed little commercial or artisanal development. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation

A peasant revolt occurred in 1430 in central Tamil Nadu due to unjust tax demands during the Sangama dynasty. It was significant as people united across caste lines. A Vijayanagar prince intervened and reduced taxes to pacify the revolt.
Under the Nayak system in the 16th century, local Nayakas supported craft production like weaving by giving tax concessions from time to time.
The economy transitioned from agrarian to commercial from the 14th century onwards. There was significant growth in artisanal activity, coin circulation, and the rise of commercial centres. Artisans became important and were referred to as pattadai or kasaya-vargam.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)

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