Which of the following was NOT an artisan guild during the Mauryan period?
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A.
Astrologers
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B.
Bankers and Merchants
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C.
Potters
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D.
Carpenters
Correct Answer:
A. Astrologers
Explanation:
Based on historical records of the Mauryan period and the structure of ancient Indian guilds (Shreni), the correct answer is Astrologers.
During the Mauryan Empire, the economy was heavily supported by organized guilds of artisans and merchants. These guilds were formal institutions registered with the state that regulated specific trades. Common artisan guilds included those for potters, carpenters, weavers, and metalworkers, as these crafts were essential for urban development and trade. Merchants and bankers were also organized into powerful corporate bodies that managed finance and commerce.
In contrast, astrologers were typically categorized as individual professionals or religious consultants rather than members of an industrial or craft-based artisan guild. While the Mauryan administration maintained records of various professions, the specific system of "Shreni" focused on production, labor, and trade, which excluded those in purely predictive or spiritual roles like astrology.
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