A History of Agriculture in India v2.c84.s2.1

v2.c84.s2.1

Transport of goods on land was by means of camels, pack-oxen, and goats. In the mountains the transport of commodities like foodgrains and salt was by sheep and goats. Even now the Gaddi shepherds of Himachal and Bhotiyas of Kumaon use their goats for the purpose. Camels on account of their endurance were used for transport of commodities over long distances. In a painting of the Babur-nama relating to the reign of Akbar, traders are depicted weighing almonds, and loading them on camels at Kand-i-Badam in Afghanistan (Fig.65).