The period between 600 AD to 1500 AD is considered as the medieval age. Human occupations became more diversified in Europe. Feudal and jagirdari system were prevalent in this age. Agriculture developed gradually. Large cities developed – due to development of education, trade and culture. Commodities were exchanged in trade.
Agricultural products started coming into cities from rural areas while manufactured products were sent to rural areas. In this period, India led the world as trade, agriculture, cottage industry and commerce here developed the most. Technical development could not take place during this period due to suppression of conceptual freedom.
