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UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Which of the following were called Sarthavaha?

    A)  Brokers           

    B)  Carvan of traders                      

    C)  Moneylenders               

    D)  Pilgrims           

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Proper rules of conduct of trade were laid by the head of trade guilds, known as Sarthavaha or Srenipramukha. The rules were called Samay and Srenidharma. Taxila, Pushkalavati, Kapisa and Vidisha prospered as trade centres, under the Indo-Greek rulers.                                            


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