Write a brief note on the international trade in ancient India.

1.	Write a brief note on the international trade in ancient India.
Answer» In ancient times, international trade was in developed condition in India. Indian traders used to export muslin, chintz, embroidered clothes, indigo, hot spices, and various other goods to foreign countries and obtained ornaments, gold and silver in the form of payment. Silk cloth was exported to Rome, black pepper was exported to Europe, copper, sandal wood and teak wood was exported to the towns situated on the southern coast of Bay of Persia. Demand for silk clothes, embroidered clothes, and Indian goods made of metals was always there in central eastern countries and horses were the major items of import from foreign countries. Apart from this, India used to obtain ivory and gold from Africa. India used to conduct international trade in abundance mainly with countries such as Babylon, Egypt, Java, Sumatra and Rome.

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In ancient times, international trade was in developed condition in India. Indian traders used to export muslin, chintz, embroidered clothes, indigo, hot spices, and various other goods to foreign countries and obtained ornaments, gold and silver in the form of payment. Silk cloth was exported to Rome, black pepper was exported to Europe, copper, sandal wood and teak wood was exported to the towns situated on the southern coast of Bay of Persia.

Demand for silk clothes, embroidered clothes, and Indian goods made of metals was always there in central eastern countries and horses were the major items of import from foreign countries. Apart from this, India used to obtain ivory and gold from Africa. India used to conduct international trade in abundance mainly with countries such as Babylon, Egypt, Java, Sumatra and Rome.

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