TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN INDIA

INTRODUCTION

• There was political fragmentation in the subcontinent
• Fragmentation not stop trade within states in Southern India
• Opportunities for specialized work increased along with population
• Most regions regions of South India grew many staple foods

INTERNAL TRADE

• Southern India traded for traded for iron, copper, salt, pepper, spices etc.
• The various trading commodities all grew in different regions
• Pepper, saffron, sugar, and rice were very popular commodities

BENEFITS OF TRADE

• South India grew economically, while North India experienced conflict
• Chola Kingdom was beneficial and stable for Southern India
• Chola expanded to SE Asia, opening more markets for trade

TEMPLES AND SOCIETY

• Public life was centered around Hindu temples
• Temples were centers of economic and social activity, and collected taxes from people
• Temples encouraged production and trade, promoting economic development

CONCLUSION

• Internal trade boosted economy
• Chola kingdom was beneficial for South India
• Temples were an extremely important part of society
• Temples grew prosperous and influential in a South India
• Economic development was promoted by temples