4.1.2 - Caste-based Markets and Trading Networks in Pre-colonial and Colonial India
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What is the role of caste in Indian trading networks?
💡 Hint: Think about how we discussed Nakarattars and Marwaris.
Name a traditional market community in India.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussions about caste groups and their economic roles.
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What was the primary banking instrument used by the Nakarattars?
💡 Hint: Think of the term we discussed for their banking practices.
True or False: Colonialism led to a decrease in the cash economy in India.
💡 Hint: Remember how we discussed economic transitions during colonial times.
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Critically assess the advantages and disadvantages faced by Nakarattars in the evolving economic landscape during colonial rule.
💡 Hint: Analyze both sides of their adaptation strategy.
Explore how the interdependencies of caste and economy might affect modern Indian markets.
💡 Hint: Examine current market scenarios and reflect upon caste influences.
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