The Balutedari system was important part of socio-economic life in medieval Maharashtra and Kumbhar was it's important member. As a Balutedar,Kumbhar was found in every village of medieval Maharashtra. Also Kumbhar was a member of ‘Panchkaruki System’. As a Balutedar, Kumbhar had given certain duties, which was traditional. Every year Kumbhar produced and supplied various types of earthen wares to the villagers. The Kumbhar also supplied earthen wares to the king since from ancient time. In the medieval Maratha country, tax had been taken from the artisans including Kumbhar. In Peshawa period, Kumbhar assessed at twelve rupees per house yearly to the government.
