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Ibn Battuta reported that slaves in the subcontinent were openly sold in markets like
AWar trophies
BRoyal treasure
CTemple offerings
DAny commodity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Any commodity
Slaves were traded as commodities and also exchanged as gifts, as when he bought some for the Sultan.
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