Question

Elaborate on the internal trade in India.

Answer 1

• During the sultanate period, there was an increase in internal trade. 
• The local markets operated through weekly markets(Bazaar) and market places (Mandi/Mandai). 
• New trade centers (Peth) arose due to expanding transactions of trading. Some of the trading centers were Delhi, Multan, Jaunpur, Banaras, Patna, etc. 
• The goods were further transported to various ports via land or riverways. 
• Goods were exported by the sea route to countries like Iran, Arabia, China, etc.
• The goods mainly included cotton cloth, muslin, dyed cloth, scented oils, etc.
• Horses were imported to India from Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. 
• Semi-precious stones, mercury, lead, alum, saffron, metals like gold and silver were imported from Mecca and Aden.