After the harvest, the farmers kept only what they needed for themselves and sold the remainder to -  

Grains and vegetables were just two of the various things that farmers would raise. The crops were grown in accordance with the season. After the harvest, the farmers kept only what they needed for themselves and sold the remainder to city shopkeepers. Cotton was grown by some farmers as well. Using a charkha (spinning wheel) at home, family members made textiles out of spun cotton.