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How ancient India transformed the world
History Extra podcast
Maritime Trade and Cultural Exchange
This chapter examines the crucial maritime trade routes of ancient India and their contrast with the Silk Road, emphasizing the role of monsoon winds in facilitating sea travel. It discusses India's cultural influence on Southeast Asia and China, detailing historical figures and moments that contributed to widespread dissemination of Indian ideas and advancements. The narrative highlights how commerce and intellectual exchange, rather than military conquest, played a key role in the expansion of Indian influence across the region.
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