Question

Describe the function of small towns?

Answer 1

Answer:

Small towns play a very important role as “Rural Development Centers” in the growth process of villages and provide services in different fields of marketing, providing agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and agricultural machinery, civic services such as educational facilities, medical care and so on for rural ...

Answer 2

Answer:

The small towns were generally managed by a Samanta or a Zamindar. They built a fortified palace in or near the towns. They levied taxes on traders, artisans and sometimes donated the right to collect revenue to the local temples. These temples were built by these rich merchants themselves.