HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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An interest in the arts and literature.
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the Hindu religion.
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trade and the growth of cities.
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the location of the empire.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gupta rulers encouraged trade by creating a system of well-built roads. They enabled busy traders to move easily from city to city within the large empire. Traders could also move goods from the middle of the country to important waterways. From there, traders could ship their goods and sell them in other countries.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. During this time, South-‐ East Asia became a trade centre for the Gupta Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mauryan and Gupta Empires’ political unity and internal peace encouraged the expansion of trade networks in India. During Ashoka’s reign, the government built major roadways, and the Mauryan international network of trade expanded.
Detailed explanation-4: -The following is the highlight during the Gupta period. Gupta, Tamil kingdoms in southern India traded actively most of by sea. Indian sailors used seasonal winds for getting into foreign markets across Arabian Sea. Trade played key role in propagating the Indian culture.