Question

State your opinion.

Various trade guilds developed during the Mauryan period.

Answer 1

1. During the Mauryan period there was an increase in revenue due to a well-organised taxation system.
2. Several industries and professions flourished during this period.
3. As a result of this these professions were organised into trade guilds, for e.g., there were guilds of carpenters, weavers, farmers etc.
4. Thus, Various trade guilds developed during the Mauryan period.