A History of Agriculture in India v2.c59.s3.2
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c59.s3.2
- Language
- English
v2.c59.s3.2
The ruling class was served by male and female slaves. They were of two types, viz. those imported from Turkistan, and those who belonged to India. Male slaves kept in the harems were castrated at an early age. Brisk trade in eunuchs, as they are called, was carried on in Bengal. Female slaves were of two types, viz. those kept for domestic work and those for the pleasure of their company as concubines.