Question

give a brief account of India's contact with the outside world in ancient time​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The passes across the mountains in the north have provided passages to ancient travellers .These routes have contributed in exchange of ideas commodities since ancient times .The ideas of Upanishads, Ramanaya ,the stories of panchtantra ,the indian numeral and decimal system could thus, reach many parts of world.The spices ,muslin and the other merchandise were taken from India to different countries .One the other hand , influence of Greek sculpture , their architectural styles of domes and minarets can be seen in India.