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Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

(a)

agriculturists

(b)

warriors

(c)

weavers

(d)

traders

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

There were many kinds of traders in medieval period these included the Banjaras .They were the most important trader nomads. Their caravan was called tanda . Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns.Tikdam: nomads – traders