Question

Discuss the overseas trade of Indian merchants in the 15th century.What was the impact of Portuguese on Indian overseas trade?(in 500 words)​

Answer 1

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Explanation: Ancient  Indian  merchants,  traders  and  men  engrossed  in  commercial  pursuits.  Manusmriti  refers  to  sea  borne traffic as well as inland and overland commerce. India, according to Chamber's Encyclopedia, "has been celebrated during many ages for its valuable natural productions, its beautiful manufactures and costly merchandise," was, says the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and describes it as seat of commerce. In the early medieval period, India had a rich trade relations with neighbouring and western countries. The exports and imports consisted of precious stones, gold, silver, cloths and commodities.