Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis (Guilds) in the Satavahana period:
People following the same profession organized themselves into Srenis or Guilds.
The head of all Shrenis was known as Shresthi.
The regulation of the Shrenis was referred to as Shreni-Dharma.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
The term "Shreni-Dharma" referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.

Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.

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All are correct statements

During the Satavahana period, economic activity was organized around Srenis (guilds), where individuals following the same profession formed collectives for mutual benefit and regulation.
The chief or leader of each Sreni was called the Shresthi, and this position was crucial for overall functioning and decision-making.
The term "Shreni-Dharma" referred to the regulations and ethical codes governing the guilds’ conduct and their internal matters.

Thus, all the above statements accurately reflect the organization and practices of guilds during the Satavahana era.

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