Question

Explain the system of land grants and trade from 6000 BC to 600 CE ( in harappa society ).

Answer 1

Answer:

System of land grants

I) Grants made to religious institute

ii) Grants called agrahara grants were made to Brahmanas

III) Samantas were also given land . Prabhavati is also an example of agrahara grants made by a women is exception.

System of trade grant

i) Introduction of punch marked metal coins encouraged trade

ii) Inland and overland trade existed . Inland trade connected various subcontinent

iii) Overland and maritime trade excited with Asis , North Africa , West Asia