Influence of Trade in Formation of Bazaars in Raipur from 14th Century C.E to 20th Century C.E

EasyChair Preprint 5104

Abstract

The research paper aims to understand the role of trade in the socio-economic development of Raipur. It focuses on the historical evolution of the city because of the existing trade and how it helped in establishing it as a self-sustainable community, starting from the rule of Kalachuries followed by the Marathas and British. It then throws light on the present scenario, where these “bazaars’ continue to be the primary source of goods and products but the participation of the community has declined leading to commercialized and unsustainable development. Furthermore, the author points out the paradigm shift in the socio-economic and built fabric of the “Bazaars” which are being demolished or fully transformed. It then chalks out the significance and the relevant strategies for the protection of these Bazaars with a community centered approach.

Keyphrases: Bazaar, Purani Basti, Trade

@booklet{EasyChair:5104,
  author    = {Ar. Samta},
  title     = {Influence of Trade in Formation of Bazaars in Raipur from 14th Century C.E to 20th Century C.E},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 5104},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2021}}