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How did the ancient trade routes connecting India to foreign countries contribute to the exchange and dissemination of culture?
Introduction
The rich civilizational culture of India had along centripetal tendencies, and was aided by trade and commercial ties.
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Main Body
Role of Trade Routes:
1Geographically central position => vis-vis uncovering to several important trade routes connecting India to SE asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa etc.
[Diagram showing trade routes: Japan, China, SE asia, N. Africa connecting to India]
2Trade with China => passing through silk route => spread of Mahayana Buddhism in Uina.
3Spice Trade between Java, Sumatra and India => as confirmed by men Tsang => 'Suvarnabhumi' => spread of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism in Indonesia, Siam, Cambodia etc.
Eg: Suryavarman II built Angkor Wat temple.
4Commercial and Trade ties with ancient Greece & [Europe] => presence of Greek architectural influence => giving rise to Gandhara school of Art.
4Commercial and Trade ties with ancient Greece & [Europe] => presence of Greek architectural influence => giving rise to Gandhara school of Art.
5Rise of Mahayana Buddhism in India, during Kushana rule => influence of central asian rulers through extensive trade routes.
6World Navy power => considered important connector to Bay of Bengal => Asean islands => Tamil culture in Srilanka etc.
Thus, ancient trade routes played an extremely important role in spread of culture & exchanges, owing to stable political kingdoms.
— Ritika Chitlangia
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Diagram
Map showing ancient trade routes connecting India to Japan, China, SE Asia, N. Africa and other regions
- Clear geographical framework
- Multiple trade route examples
- Specific cultural examples provided
- Includes diagram
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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Ancient Trade Routes and Cultural Exchange
Silk Route and Maritime Trade
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analytical and structured
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