Find some information about the countries with whom India had trade relations in ancient times.

1. India had trade relations with China, Ceylon & Egypt during Indus Valley Civilization, Silver, Animals & Precious stones were Traded. The studies found that there was great trade between Harappa and Mesopotamia. These trades were mainly of barter type

2. Later Vedic period also experienced foreign trade with countries like Babylon.

3. Alexander’s invasion paved the way of trade between India and west asia.

4. Be it maurayan, Gupta, or Sangam age internal and external trade were well organized and were of great source of resources.