Question

Who were called as masattuwan?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Satavahanas (IAST: Sātavāhana), also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Common languages: Prakrit. Historical era: Antiquity.

Answer 2

The successful Merchants were called masattuvans

• They were designated by this name in Tamil
• They were also considered as setthis and satthavahas in Prakrit.
• They were the merchants of that time who were very rich
• They were the people in the ancient Tamil period
• A wide range of goods were used to carry from one place to another  
• They were also carrying other products like salt, grains, cloth, metal ores, and finished products.
• Stone, timber. Medicinal plants were also carried during that time.
• The main economic activities during the ancient Tamil period were weaving, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.
• Textile industry has paved its way during that time period.
• The major centers of the textile industry were Madurai and Urayur.
• The Masattuwans became rich by handling these industries