Question

write a note on the tools and implements used during the period of the second urbanisation​

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Explanation:

The period of second urbanisation (6th century B.C. to 3rd century B.C.) noticed large-scale beginning of town life in the middle Gangetic basin. The widespread use of iron tools and weapons helped the formation large of territorial states. The towns became good markets and both artisans and merchants were organised into guilds under their respective headmen.The great inland routes mostly radiated from Banaras and Sravsti. The chief articles of trade were silk, embroidery, ivory, jewellery and gold. The system of barter was also prevalent. This led to localisation of crafts and industries and the emerging of artisans and merchants as important social groups. Besides others, these cities began to use coins made of metals for the first time.