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February 8, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Traditional Trade Activities between the Nyishi and their Neighbouring tribes in Precolonial era.

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AMAmi MagraATAmosh Tayem

Key Points

  • To explore the trade relations of the Nyishi with neighbouring tribes during the precolonial era.
  • Historical studies based on accounts from various administrators
  • Analysis of trade relationships with Tibet and Assam
  • Examination of barter systems in local economies
  • Nyishi engaged in barter trade with Tibet and Assam
  • Trade based on community needs due to lack of a monetized economy
  • Geographical proximity influenced trade patterns and relationships

Abstract

Historical studies and the accounts of various administrators views that during precolonial period the Nyishis had trade relation with both Tibet (China) and the Plains of Assam. The Nyishis who lived closed plains had trade relation with Assam and those lived near the international boundaries had trade relation with Tibet (China) The whole system of trade was based on barter or exchange of commodities according to the needs of family, individuals or village due to the absence of monetized economy in the Nyishi areas in precolonial era. \\

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Magra et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698828b90fc35cd7a8848742https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18493870
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