Chandra, Moti creator text xx Delhi Abhinav Publications 1977 9999 monographic und xx, 259 p.; 25 cm. Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India is a comprehensive study of commercial activity and transportation networks in ancient India. Moti Chandra traces the development of land routes, caravan trade, river routes and maritime trade from the prehistoric and Vedic periods through the Mauryan, Kushana, Gupta and later periods. The book examines merchants, caravans, ports, ships, trade guilds and major commercial centres, and discusses India's commercial connections with Central Asia, Iran, the Roman Empire, China and Southeast Asia. It also uses evidence from Buddhist, Jain and Sanskrit literature, inscriptions, archaeology and foreign accounts. Moti Chandra India -- Commerce -- History Trade routes -- India -- History 380.1070954 CHA 9780712801171 250725 20260814163758.0