The architectural and municipal layout of the great metropolises or Mahanagaras during the sixth century BCE exhibited a high degree of spatial segregation based on professions. In this context, what were the Vithis described in early literature?

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Mahajanapada urban planning was highly structured around corporate guild lines. Cities were divided into distinct quarters or streets called Vithis. For example, early texts record entities like the Dantakara-vithi (ivory workers street) or Rajaka-vithi (dyers lane). This concentration allowed the guilds to regulate prices, monitor production quality, and maintain high localized specialization.

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