The Marwari Trading Community Of Assam: A Study In Historical Perspective With Particular Reference To The Golaghat District Of Assam

Abstract

The Marwaris are primarily known as the business community all over the India.  They are successful in dominating the Bazar economy of India. The first entrance of the Marwaris in Assam can be seen during the Ahom reign and later they firmly established themselves in Assam with the coming of the East India Company. Most of the time they were accompanied with the Company in the remote areas where company made settlements or established tea garden. Their role in that time was not only to provide commodities to local people but also they act as moneylenders.  Above all the Marwaris are assimilated with the local cultures and history.