Q1
What occupational groups existed in Maharashtra?
AFarmers, artisans, traders, soldiers
BOnly farmers
COnly soldiers
DNo specific groups
SSCClass 7 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 13 · Topic 1
Life of the People in Maharashtra
Life in medieval and early modern Maharashtra reflected a rich blend of social customs, occupations, and cultural traditions shaped by histo
Core concept
Society in Maharashtra during this period included various occupational groups, from farmers and artisans to traders and soldiers.
How it works
Villages were often self-sufficient communities, with local governance and social structures supporting daily life and agriculture.
Why it matters
Cultural practices, including festivals, music, and literature, particularly the Marathi language and Bhakti movement, flourished during this period.
Key detail
This period's social and cultural life laid important foundations for Maharashtra's distinct regional identity that continues today.
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• Society included farmers, artisans, traders, soldiers.
• Villages were often self-sufficient.
• They had local governance, social structures.
• This supported daily life, agriculture.
• Cultural practices: festivals, music, literature.
• Marathi language, Bhakti movement flourished.
• This period built regional identity foundations.
• This continues shaping Maharashtra today.