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The West's enduring fascination with Asia

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Exploring India: Early Western Interest and Encounters

This chapter discusses the early Western interest in India, including the accounts of an explorer who provided the first description of the country for Westerners. It also explores Alexander the Great's encounters with war elephants and Indian philosophers, shaping the perception of the East as a place of wealth and wisdom.

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