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Towns, Traders And Craftspersons — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesTowns, Traders And Craftspersons5 Marks
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How did small towns emerge in India?
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Answer

  1. Gradually, from the 8th century onwards, small towns emerged in India. They emerged from large villages.
  2. They had a ‘mandapika’ where villagers sold their produce.
  3. Likewise, there were market streets, called ‘hatta’, full of shops.
  4. Similarly, streets were lined with different artisans like potters, sugar makers, toddy makers, smiths, etc.
  5. Many villagers came to buy local articles and sell products like horse, salt, saffron, betel nut and spices (like pepper) from distant places.

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