Question

    Consider the following regarding trade and class

    organization in the post-Mauryan period. 1- Manamikin - Horse trader 2- Anju Vannam - Organization of Foreign Traders 3- Manigramam - Organization of semi-independent traders Which of the above is correctly matched?
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the post-Mauryan period, Manamikin was a water trader, while Masattuvan was a land trader. The horse dealer was called Kudiraichetti. Some other business organizations of the post-Mauryan Period Sarthavaha - Association of merchants Nanadeshi - used to trade with foreign countries. Vanik/Vaidheka – Ordinary trader Nagaram - local association of traders

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