What May Have Contributed to the Decline in Medieval Indian

question 29

Multiple Choice

What may have contributed to the decline in medieval Indian manufacturing and commercial activity within India?

• A) The establishment of highly centralized ruling federations
• B) The impact of the caste system, which restricted economic opportunities
• C) Decreased tariffs between local jurisdictions
• D) A decline in foreign trade with Japan
• E) An exclusive preoccupation with religion and spiritual matters

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