Question

What was Mandapika?
(a) Mandap
(b) Mandi
(c) Mandal
(d) None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

• (b) Mandi.

Mandi is a market in small towns.

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Answer 2

Mandapika is also known as Mandi.

• It was in the 8th century, the subcontinent was comprised of small towns.

• These small towns would emerge to form large towns and villages.

• These villages have Mandapika or Mandi to sell their produce They also have 'hatta' which is market streets.

• In later years, the zamindars used to build a fortified palace. Therefore, they collected money from the people in the form of tax.