what was known as mandi?
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Mandi in Hindi language means market place. Traditionally, such market places were for food and agri-commodities. ... In most of the states/provinces in India, the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee(APMC) operates the wholesale market for agri-products.
Explanation:
Mandi in Hindi language means market place. Traditionally, such market places were for food and agri-commodities. However, over time the coverage of mandis got widened to include trading hubs for grains, vegetables, timber, gems and diamonds; almost every tradable was included. Mandis for animals like cattle, goats, horses, mules, camels and buffaloes, and poultry are often organised as fairs. Thus the word mandi assumes the contours of a catch-all market place where anything is bought and sold.