Essay name: Roman Egypt to peninsular India (patterns of trade)
Author:
Sunil Gupta
Affiliation: Savitribai Phule Pune University / Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute Pune
This essay examines the early maritime trade between India and the Roman Empire, focusing on archaeological evidence from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. It analyzes artifacts from Mediterranean origin found in peninsular India and Indian Ocean regions, exploring trade routes, commodities, and business practices.
Chapter 2 - Archaeological Indicators of Mediterranean Sea Trade
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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