Explain the trade and traders in South India.

1.	Explain the trade and traders in South India.
Answer» 1. South India trade guilds were formed by merchants inorder to organise and expand their trading activities. 2. South India trade was dominated by the Cholas and it w’as replaced by the Pallavas. 3. Several trade guilds operated in medieval southern India such as the Gatrigas, Nakaras, Mummuridandas, Settis, Birudas, Gavaras etc. 4. In the early trade, the Kalinga traders brought red coloured stone decorative objects for trade and also cotton textile to south east Asia. 5. The discovery of a new all sea route from Europe to India via Cape of Good Hope by Vasco-do-Gama helped to flourish trade in India. 6. India’s coastal and maritime trade was monopolized by the Europeans. 7. Therefore it was due to the trading activities European companies came to India.

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1. South India trade guilds were formed by merchants inorder to organise and expand their trading activities.

2. South India trade was dominated by the Cholas and it w’as replaced by the Pallavas.

3. Several trade guilds operated in medieval southern India such as the Gatrigas, Nakaras, Mummuridandas, Settis, Birudas, Gavaras etc.

4. In the early trade, the Kalinga traders brought red coloured stone decorative objects for trade and also cotton textile to south east Asia.

5. The discovery of a new all sea route from Europe to India via Cape of Good Hope by Vasco-do-Gama helped to flourish trade in India.

6. India’s coastal and maritime trade was monopolized by the Europeans.

7. Therefore it was due to the trading activities European companies came to India.

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