4. What can be inferred about the relationship between Orthodox Christians and Muslims at the time of Nikitin's writing?

It might not be right, but I said: "It can be inferred that they have a good relationship."

Explanation:

During the time of Nikitin's writing, Orthodox Christians and Muslims had tension between beliefs which led to increasing conversion. Nikitin provides reasons to maintain a Muslim Identity in an Islamic area.

Explanation:

In Nikitin's writing, he states his belief that only Muslim merchants could survive in India due to the discrimination towards non-Muslims. In India at the time, non-Muslims were not permitted to ride horses and there were tolls which only non-Muslims were to pay for. He is said to warn his Orthodox brothers of the hardship they would face in India.

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