In the ancient Indian Varna system, the term 'Sarthavaha' (meaning leader of a caravan) was primarily used to refer to a wealthy merchant or leader of a trading group. This role was traditionally associated with the Vaishya Varna, whose prescribed duties included agriculture, cattle-rearing, and trade.
In ancient period, which Varna was also called as 'Sarthavaha'?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Social Structure and Developments: Varna System, Family, Position of Women)
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