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Churning the Ocean: Maritime Trade of Early Historic Peninsular India, K. Rajan.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New Delhi : Kaveri Books, 2019.Description: 326 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9788190743563
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 823 RAJ
Summary: This book examines the maritime trade networks of peninsular India during the Early Historic period (c. 300 BCE–300 CE). Drawing on archaeological excavations, inscriptions, numismatic evidence, ceramics, and literary sources, K. Rajan analyzes the emergence of ports, trade routes, merchant communities, and overseas commercial links with the Mediterranean, the Roman world, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The study highlights the role of coastal settlements, inland exchange networks, and material culture in shaping the economic and cultural history of South India.
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Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection SNU LIBRARY 823 RAJ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection G4326
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This book examines the maritime trade networks of peninsular India during the Early Historic period (c. 300 BCE–300 CE). Drawing on archaeological excavations, inscriptions, numismatic evidence, ceramics, and literary sources, K. Rajan analyzes the emergence of ports, trade routes, merchant communities, and overseas commercial links with the Mediterranean, the Roman world, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The study highlights the role of coastal settlements, inland exchange networks, and material culture in shaping the economic and cultural history of South India.

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