Question

Describe the trade in Medieval Kerala.

Answer 1

Instructions -
Your answer should have the following points:

• Trade in Medieval Kerala
• Crops cultivated in Medieval Kerala
• Barter system and Trade groups

Solution:

• Trade flourished in Medieval Kerala.
• Essential crops and spices were cultivated in Medieval Kerala.
• They were exchanged for clay pots, fishing nets and silks from other places.
• Money wasn’t used but a barter system existed in which the goods were exchanged.
• Several markets were established with the rise in local trade.
• Trade groups such as Anchuvannam and Manigramam were established to protect the interest of the traders.