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Vital Villages, Thriving Towns

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Development of villages and towns in ancient India.
- **Agricultural Growth**:
- Use of iron tools, irrigation.
- **Rise of Towns**:
- Trade centers, markets.
- **Guilds and Craft Production**:
- Skilled artisans, traders.
- **Coins and Currency**:
- Early monetary systems.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. How did iron tools improve agriculture?
2. What were the main occupations of people in ancient towns?
3. How did trade contribute to the growth of towns?
4. What were guilds and what role did they play in ancient economy?
5. How was money used in ancient India?

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