Bunjara

/bʌnˈdʒɑːrə/ noun

Definition

A historical merchant or trader, particularly from India, or a member of an itinerant trading community in South Asia.

Etymology

From Hindi 'banjāra,' derived from Sanskrit roots referring to merchants and traders; historically referred to a specific caste of traveling merchants in India.

Kelly Says

The Banjara were sophisticated supply chain operators—they organized trade routes across India centuries before modern logistics, proving commerce requires intelligence and trust.

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