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A group of traders during the Satavahana period decide to form a shreni. Raj is an experienced trader and Sharath is a rich one. Arnav, on the other hand, is new to the profession. Tarun is rich, experienced as well as powerful, possessing many connections. Which of them should they pick as the Shresti?

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Raj
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Sharath
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Arnav
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Tarun
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Solution

The correct option is D Tarun
Trade towns had special societies called shrenis, which were formed by professionals and traders. The idea was that a group, say the traders, will get together and form a traders group i.e., a traders shreni. It was meant to take decisions that would help all the traders in the area. Each shreni had a senior individual who was called a Shresti. This individual performed the role of a leader and was typically a rich and powerful member in the area. Here, Tarun is the most powerful member, while also boasting of a lot of experience. Thus, Tarun should be picked as the Shresti.

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