Question

shrenis? What was their function?

Answer 1

The period of study is known for expansion of trading. The members of the society involved in trading activities often formed trading communities. Usually different trading groups had different communities. These groups or communities were also known as shrenis or guilds. Their functions were as follows:

• to provide training to craftsmen
• to act as the bank to the traders
• transport raw material to the craftsmen
• distribute finished goods in the market