History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET June 2024 History (Cancelled)
What is the meaning of the term 'Srenis'?
AThe soul
BIslamic priests
CGuilds of traders ✓ Correct
DSaktas
Correct answer: (C) Guilds of traders — The answer is guilds of traders, which is the meaning of Srenis.
Explanation
★The answer is guilds of traders, which is the meaning of Srenis.
★Guilds played an extremely important role in the economic life of ancient India.
★A Shreni was an organisation of people in the same occupation or industry.
★The control of trade was essentially in their hands.
★They conducted both internal and external trade.
★So the term refers to trade guilds, not the soul or priests.
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