What were shrenis? What functions did shrenis of crafts persons perform?

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Shrenis were associations of crafts persons and merchants. The shrenis of crafts persons performed various functions. They provided training, procured raw material and distributed the finished product. Then came shrenis of merchants who organised the trade. Shrenis also performed the role of banks where rich men and women deposited money.

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18. With reference to 'Shrenis'(guilds), which were associations formed by crafts persons and merchants, consider the following statements:

i. They provided training, procured raw material and distributed the finished Product.

ii. They also served as banks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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