Question

write a short note on market in small towns​

Answer 1

The subcontinent was dotted with several small towns from the eighth century onwards. These probably emerged from large villages. They usually had a mandapika to which nearby villagers brought their produce to sell. They also had market streets called hatta lined with shops.

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Answer 2

They usually had a mandapika (or mandi of later times) to which nearby villagers brought their produce  to sell. They also had market streets called hatta (haat of later times) lined with shops. Besides, there were streets for different kinds of artisans such as potters, oil pressers, sugar makers, toddy makers, smiths,  stonemasons, etc.