Question

‘India’s contacts with the World have continued through ages but her relationships through the land routes are much older than her maritime contacts.’ Explain the contribution of these land routes in exchange of ideas.

Answer 1

Answer:

India's contacts with the world have continued through the ages, but her relationships through the land routes are much older than her maritime contacts. The various passes across the mountains in the North have provided passages to the ancient travellers, while the oceans restricted such interaction for a long time.