Question

give a brief account of India contacts with the outside world in ancient and medieval times in short

Answer 1

1.India's contacts with the outside world have continued through the ages and are much older.

2.She held an important position in the ancient world and had trade relations with many countries through different land routes like the silk trade route.

3.India had trade relations with countries like Cambodia, Java, Sumatra, Bali, Sri Lanka,Burma,Siam and many other countries.

4.During the reign of King Kanishka,Indian traders to expand their business more,started trading mainly with China, Afghanistan and some otherCentral Asian countries.

5.Medieval Indian traders  started having more close contact with foreign people such as the Arabs, the Turks, the Europeans,etc.