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- During the sultanate period, there was an increase in internal trade.
- The local markets operated through weekly markets(Bazaar) and market places (Mandi/Mandai).
- New trade centers (Peth) arose due to expanding transactions of trading. Some of the trading centers were Delhi, Multan, Jaunpur, Banaras, Patna, etc.
- The goods were further transported to various ports via land or riverways.
- Goods were exported by the sea route to countries like Iran, Arabia, China, etc.
- The goods mainly included cotton cloth, muslin, dyed cloth, scented oils, etc.
- Horses were imported to India from Iraq, Turkey, and Iran.
- Semi-precious stones, mercury, lead, alum, saffron, metals like gold and silver were imported from Mecca and Aden.
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