[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Town Planning in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925) › c15.12 # Town Planning in Ancient India c15.12 Town Planning in Ancient India c15.12 - **Language:** English ### [c15.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15.12) (3) Paṭṭana :—It is a large commercial port, situated on the bank of a river or sea. It is frequented by traders from distant lands (dvīpāntarāgata, deśāntarāgata) coming on commercial missions. Merchandise is imported in large quantities. All classes of men, especially the trader class called Vaiśyas, are settled there and brisk commercial transactions are constantly carried on. It is replete with jewels, wealth, silk, perfumery and other articles.¹ - [Previous: c15.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15.11) - [Next: c15.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15.13) - [Up: c15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c15.12) · Pramāṇa