ICSE Class 7 Answered

We get to know about the social life of the Vijayanagar Empire from the travelogues written by foreign travelers, inscriptions and literature of the period.

• The caste system was in existence. The Brahmins occupied the highest position in the society and were respected.
• Foreign travelers left vivid accounts on the splendour of buildings and luxurious social life in the city of Vijayanagar. 
• Ni colo Conti has written about the the prevalence of slavery. 
• The kings and people were tolerant towards the people of other religions. Muslims were employed in the administration and they were freely allowed to build mosques and worship.
• A large number of temples were built during this period and numerous festivals were celebrated.
• The position of women was not very good. There was a custom of ‘Devdasis’ and polygamy was in practice. However, some women were highly educated and learned.