Question

India's contact with outside world in ancient and mediaeval time

Answer 1

The coastal areas of India e.g.goa ,madras were also used for travelling and navigation.They were used to send goods to other countries and recieve goods from them ,like our contacts with australia.The Medieval Times, or Middle Ages, stretches from a time period of about 800 A.D.-1400 A.D. Religious practices varied across the different regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The various religions during this time period are much the same as they are today. In Europe we see the development of Christianity, in its Protestant and Catholic forms. Judaism was still being practiced, but had taken a "back seat" to the rise of Christianity. Buddhism and Hinduism were already being practiced in Asia. The northern tip of Africa was a mix of different religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Muslim.

Answer 2

India's contacts with the outside world have continued through the ages and are much older.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.India had trade relations with countries like Cambodia, Java, Sumatra, Bali, Sri Lanka,Burma,Siam and many other countries.During the reign of King Kanishka,Indian traders to expand their business more,started trading mainly with China, Afghanistan and some other Central Asian countries.Medieval Indian traders  started having more close contact with foreign people such as the Arabs, the Turks, the Europeans,etc.