Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

During the Satavahana period there was rise of many trade centres.

Answer 1

1. During the Satavahana period many industries and trade flourished.
2. Various shrenis (guilds) emerged during this period.
3. The trade and industries were controlled with the help of these shrenis. The shrenis also provided loans. lndo-Roman trade also flourished during this period.
4. Trade centres like Pratishthan (Paithan), Tagar (Ter), Nasik (Nashik), Karhatak (Karhad) during the Satavahana period.