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IN THE BAZAARS OF HYDERABAD
article substance it is made of colour the people handling it
turbans
tunics
amber
jade
vendors
sandalwood, henna and spice
pedlars
ivory
wristlets, anklets and rings
bells
goldsmiths
goldsmiths
B2 Answer these questions.
1. Mark the odd one in the following list of people mentioned in the poem. Write why the one
you marked does not belong to the group.
merchant, vendor, maiden, goldsmith, dancer
2. Describe the market scene in the poem in your own words.
C Think
C1 Think carefully and answer in detail.
1. How do the wares mentioned in the poem show the richness of the city and India?
2. How has the poet brought out the vibrancy of Hyderabad’s bazaars in the poem?
3. Do you think that in the age of malls, large shopping complexes and online retail, traditional
and local markets have lost their relevance? Discuss.
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