Shreni
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Well-documented referencesScript error: No such module "Unsubst". to the existing of shreni have been found from 5th century BC, and texts mention the existence of shrenis and conversion of entire members of some shrenis to Buddhism or Jainism. Over a period of time, some shrenis became very wealthy with surplus resources, and acted as custodians and bankers of religious and other endowments. One of the widely referred shreni was of ivory carvers of Vidisha (in the modern Indian state of Madhya Pradesh). This shreni is accredited with sponsoring and financially supporting the construction of the southern gateway of the stupa at Sanchi, which is currently a World Heritage Site.
Shreni-dharma
Members were bound by guild-specific dharma. The Manusmriti stated "A king must inquire into the law of groups (jāti), of districts (ganapada), of guilds (shreni), and of families (kula)."[2]
References
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- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (Template:ISBN) by Anna Dhallapiccola
External links
- Agarwal, Ankit. (2012),"Development of Economic Organizations and their Role in Human Empowerment during the Gupta Period". History Today 13, New DelhiScript error: No such module "Unsubst"., Template:Catalog lookup linkScript error: No such module "check isxn"..
- Sreni (Guilds): a Unique Social Innovation of Ancient India By Manikant Shah & D.P. Agrawal