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The earliest clear reference to a spinning wheel in India dates to which year?

A950
B1100
C1350
D1500
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1350
1. The spinning wheel was introduced during the Sultanate, per Pacey and Habib. 2. The earliest unambiguous reference to it in India is dated to 1350. 3. The other years are not given in the source. _Source: Wikipedia, Delhi Sultanate, Economy_
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