INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -India exported spices, precious stones, fine cloth, perfumes, ivory, iron, dyes rice, peacocks, parrots, monkeys, etc. India received gold and silver coins, wine, glass, and metals in return.

Detailed explanation-2: -d Sapphire was the most precious stone in terms of foreign trade in Gupta period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta period had witnessed great prosperity, owing to the flourishing Roman trade. The trading contacts with Rome were established during the Kushana period, and it continued in the Gupta period. Chandragupta II’s conquest in the western India established direct trade links of the Guptas with the Romans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gupta Empire carried out trade with China, Ceylon and other European countries. After around 550 AD, trading activities with the Roman Empire were relaxed. The Guptas imported Chinese silk and ivory from East Africa.