TQAryan CultureThe Indian Historical QuarterlyVol. 16 · No. 4OpenThe Indian Historical QuarterlyThe Vaisyas in Mediaeval BengalBy N. K. DuttThis study examines the decline of the Vaisya varna in mediaeval Bengal. The Vaisya, traditionally associated with agriculture, trade, cattle‑rearing and money‑lending, gradually lost their status…December - 1940Vol. 16 · No. 4pp. 689–710Vaisyas Medieval BengalBengal Caste StructureSuvarna Banik Community+2