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The term 'Sarthavaha' frequently encountered in ancient Indian economic and epigraphic records denotes:
A. A commander of the royal cavalry
B. A caravan merchant or leader of traders✓ Correct Answer
C. A tax collector in rural districts
D. A royal astrologer
💡 Solution & Explanation
In ancient Indian texts and epigraphs, the term Sarthavaha refers to a caravan merchant or leader who organized trade expeditions across distant territories. Alternative options like royal cavalry commanders or rural tax collectors are denoted by entirely different historical nomenclature.
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