The period between the 7th and 10th centuries in North India is often seen as a period of relative decline in long-distance trade and urbanization compared to earlier periods. While various internal factors contributed, external factors also played a role. The collapse of the West Roman Empire in the 5th century AD disrupted major Mediterranean trade routes which had connections, albeit indirect, with India. This long-term impact on major trading networks is considered a contributing factor to the decline of long-distance trade connecting with the west.
The decline of trade and commerce in North India between 7th and 10th centuries was partly due to the (1) Collapse of West Roman Empire (2) Collapse of China (3) Collapse of South East Asia (4) Decline in skills of Indian artisans
Asked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016 · Topic: Muslim Invasion of India (Background and Precursors: Arab Incursions into Persia and Central Asia)
More Medieval History of India questions
- North Indian powers were defeated at the hands of invaders from Central Asia because : (a) Indian soldiers could not hope to get plunder. (b) There was no unity among Indian soldiers due to casteism. (c) Central Asian soldiers had more modern weapons. (d) The invading army was led by slaves.
- Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the othe as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Turkish invasions or India were successful. Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Who are the four Rajput clans described in Prithviraja-Raso of Chanda Bardai, who are said to have emerged from fire-pit of Mount Abu ?
- Who was the first Muslim Conqueror of Bihar?
- Nalanda Vihar was destroyed by:
- The earliest description of Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion of Bihar is in
- Who was the real founder of Turk rule in Bihar?
- Which Muslim general conquered Bengal in the thirteenth century?
