Question: Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
Options:
A) agriculturists
B) warriors
C) weavers
D) traders
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Exp. [d] Banjaras were the most important trader-nomads during the medieval period. Their caravan was called Tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji’s market regulation system could become successful primarily because of the fact that he relied heavily on the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. The Mughal emperor, Jahangir also wrote in his memories that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns. They transported food grain for the Mughal army during military campaigns.
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