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

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

2019

Evidence Source

Link

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