1. Wrestling

2. Astrology

3. Accounting

4. Soothsaying

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only                                                            

(b) 1, 3, and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only                                                                 

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: d

Explanation:

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz – there were a large number of Palanquin bearers who were women. Achyutaraya had 4,000 women in his service, consisting of dancers, wrestlers, Palanquin-bearers, soothsayers, astrologers, accountants etc.

Hence, option d is correct.

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