Multiple choice

Who conducted most trade by land route? I. Multani II. Afghan III. Marwari IV. Khatri

  1. I and III

  2. I and II

  3. III and IV

  4. I and IV
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the medieval period, trade communities specialized in different regions and routes. Multanis (from Multan) and Khatris were prominent trading communities that conducted most overland trade. Multanis controlled trade in Central Asia and Persia, while Khatris were active across North India. This division of labor was based on regional networks and community specializations.

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