Q.

Shrenis were associations of which of the following?


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a

Rulers

b

Craft person

c

Farmers

d

Herders  

answer is B.

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The Shrenis were associations of  Craft persons. They can also be referred to as a group of traders and vendors. Shrenis was specifically a group of people who do similar work or jobs. The information about the presence of Shreni has been identified from the 5th century BC. There was also information about some individuals who belong to Shreni who changed to Buddhism or Jainism. Over some time some of the shrenis became rich with surplus assets and started being caretakers and investors. One of the largely indicated shreni was ivory carvers of Vidisha. This shreni is known for supporting  the development of the southern door of the stupa at Sanchi.
 
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