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Trade has been believed to exist in India since 600 BC. This involved the export of spices, metals, and even textiles from India to other parts of the world. India’s trade flourished even in early times. Main goods traded initially were gold, and then eventually spices, and precious metals. The most traded goods, however, were textiles. Towns such as Pataliputra, Ujjain, and Puhar were major trade centres. Several routes were introduced in order to facilitate trade across cities and countries. These include the most famous Silk Route, that connected India to China and the Roman Empire. Towns in Ancient India:
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ConclusionAncient India saw trade since the Harappan civilization. The new cities that came up during the ancient times included Pataliputra, Ujjain, Puhar, and Mathura. Trade in the country during early years involved gold and then textiles, spices, as well as precious metals. The then-urban population is believed to have votive or religious engravings, gold, dishes and metals. Trade has existed in Ancient India since time immemorial. Routes such as the Silk Route, Amber Road, and the Spice Route were used to trade materials from India. Maritime trade, as well, flourished. In terms of currency, the Gupta period was perhaps the first to use coins that were punch-marked, made with silver and copper. However, only a certain type of coin was provided by a certain class of Indians. Trade has, thus, come a long way since it was first introduced. How have the land routes and sea routes contributed?These routes have contributed the exchange of ideas, commodities and goods since Ancient times. The ideas of the Upanishad, the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals and the Decimal system thus could reach most parts of the world.
Why are land routes important?Land routes are very important for the country's development. They help in economic transportation of goods and people across the country. Also, these routes are often safer and easier to access than than the other two options – sea and air.
How has India developed relationships with the world through the land route Class 9?How has India developed relationships with the world through the land route? Answer: The passes across the mountains in the north have provided passages to the ancient travellers. These routes have contributed in the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times.
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