🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2016Dynasties of Central India

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally.

aAgriculturists
bWarriors
cWeavers
dTraders
✓ Correct answer: d) Traders
ExplanationDuring the Indian, banjaras were generally merchants.They referred to their caravans as tanda.Option (d) is correct: During the reign of Alauddin Khalji, banjaras had a significant impact.For the purpose of transporting grain to the markets in the cities, Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras.They were responsible for moving goods from one location to another.According to the Emperor Jahangir’s chronicles, the Banjaras transported grain from various regions on their bullocks and sold it in towns.94

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