Administration and Social Life under Vijayanagar c13.s3.2

c13.s3.2

The pageantry and grandeur of the court, and the character of a few classes of people gave rise to certain wants which came to be satisfied. The people craved after some luxuries which seemed to be necessary not only to maintain their position and status, but also to satisfy their passion for display. The luxuries consisted of ornaments, perfumes, betel and other stimulating substances.