Question

why Indian ocean named after India​

Answer 1

The Indian ocean is named after India because: ... India in ancient times was an important location in the Indian Ocean which connected Europe with countries of Southeast Asia.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The Indian Ocean is called so because it surrounds Indian sub continent. Probably in the ancient times, Sea vessels coming India for trade sailed through those waters to visit India and that is why theynamed it Indian Ocean.