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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Consider the following elements with reference to early trade:

1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India.
2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

Ancient India had a well-developed network of river ports. Rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, and Narmada were used for transport and trade. Some famous river ports include Pataliputra (modern Patna), Tamralipti (on the Bengal coast), and Kannauj. These were vital for the movement of goods and people.

Major trade routes connected India to regions like the Roman Empire, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods such as spices, textiles, and metals.

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