Where did the silk weavers' guild mentioned in the Dashpur inscription migrate from?

They migrated from the region of Lata, located in present-day southern Gujarat.

Ancient Socio-Economic Institutions

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2019

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2019_99 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Which of the following inscription reveals information about Silk Weavers Guild?

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The Dashpur (Mandsaur) Inscription provides detailed information about the silk weavers' guild. It records their migration from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh and their contribution to temple construction.