Cotton goods, spices, and sandalwood were major exports in medieval India. Trade and commerce flourished during this time, contributing to the overall wealth and prosperity of the cities. Warfare, however, was still prevalent. The Parsis were not a dominant caste during this time period, and there is no evidence to suggest universal poverty among merchants.

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In Medieval India

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In medieval India

A) trade was so small in scale that cities shrank and overall wealth declined.
B) the Parsis dominated the Hindu priestly caste by the eighth century C.E..
C) merchants were universally poor, a reflection of the areas hostility to merchants.
D) cotton goods, spices and sandalwood were major exports.
E) warfare disappeared.

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