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Agriculture prospered during the period of Sultanate. Irrigation canals were dug and more land was brought under cultivation. Crafts were patronized. Skilled artisans made objects using metals, stones, pearl, ivory and sandalwood. Silk, woollen and cotton textiles were made. Industries came up in rural and urban areas. Fairs were organised. Merchants were wealthy and lived well. There existed important commercial cities like Delhi, Kanauj, Multan and Surat. Both internal and external trade was carried out. There were paved roads, rest houses and shops for travelers. Trade was carried on with Sumatra, Malaysia, China and Africa. Main imports were Arabian horses, gold and silver whereas the items of exports were spices, sandalwood and indigo.
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