Post-marion period (20 BBC-300 AD)

Post-marion period (20 BBC-300 AD)

Economy and society

After the Mauryan era (200 AD to 300 AD) the economy moved at a quick pace The society saw structural reconsideration as important groups of foreigners entering India and identified with the rest of the community.

Capture of artisans was an important segment of the socio-economic environment of the day. The craft was not only associated with the towns but also the village like Karimnagar in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. The categories of artisans known in this period assume the fact that there is a lot of expertise in mining and metallurgy. A large number of iron artifacts have been discovered on various excavation sites related to cushion and Satavahana period. It is surprising to see that special progress has been made in the iron artifacts in the Telangana region - not only the weapons, but the equilibrium of Kariman, roads, ploors, razors and stairs has also been found in Karimnagar and Nalgonda districts. In addition, cutlery made of iron and steel was exported to Abyssinian ports.

The progress made in cloth making and silk-weaving was equally important. Dyeing was a sculpture of some southern Indian towns such as Uriur, Tiruchirapalli Sherbet and Ericmedu. The use of oil was also more due to the invention of the oil wheel. In the inscriptions of the day, wears the names of weavers, gold garments, diamonds, metal and ivory, jewelers, sculptors, fishermen, perfumes and donors of Smith's claims, caves, pillars, bullets, waterfalls etc. Important people in luxury goods were ivory and glass articles and bites of cutting. Knowledge of flying glass at the beginning of the Coristanity era reached India and reached its peak. Coin mining also reached high levels of excellence made of gold, silver, copper, bronze, lead and potin. A joint mold of the Satavahana period shows that through it half a dozen coins can be removed one time.

The pride of place in urban handicrafts goes to the beautiful pieces of terracotta produced in unfortunate quantities. They have been found in most sites related to cushion and Satavahana period. In particular, terracotta figures of great beauty have been found in Nalgonda district of Telangana. Terracotta figures were for the use of upper classes in most cities.

This huge manufacturing activity was maintained by the Guild. There were at least dozens of guilds. Most artisans known from inscriptions are honored with Mathura region and western Deccan which is based on trade routes on the main routes for ports on the west coast.

Guilds coming from the days of Mauryan era play an important role in increasing production and molding public opinion in urban life. The day was the primary guild cutter, metal workers and carpenters. During the ownership of a large number of boats for transport of goods from various ports on the Ganges, some guilds organized their own distribution system.

Guilds of the day determined their own rules and standards of finished products. He also took care of the cost to protect the interests of the craftsman and the customer. He controlled the price of created articles. Those guild members were regulated through the Guild Court. Traditional uses of guilds were the same as the laws.

The extensive activity of guilds can be known by their seals and symbols. Each guild banner and insignia were made in the procession of festive occasions. In addition, these rich guilds donated large amounts of funds for religious institutions and charitable causes.

Since the activities of guilds were so encouraging, it seems that they also attracted the attention of the kings.Royalty invested its money in commercial activities.