Question

How many types of traders were there during Gupta period?

Answer 1

Answer:

SRESTHI AND SARTHAVAHA

Explanation:

There were two types of merchants in the Gupta period namely Sresthi and Sarthavaha. Luxury goods were the principal articles of long distance trade.  The internal trade used to be carried on by roads and rivers. Foreign trade was used to be carried on by sea and land.

Answer 2

Answer:

The three important southern ports of Muziris, Arikamedu, and Kaveripattanam also lost their importance. There weretwo types of merchants in the Gupta period namely Sresthi and Sarthavaha. Luxury goods were the principal articles of long distance trade. The internal trade used to be carried on by roads and rivers.