India was a major hub for trade between Africa and Eurasia from 300 CE to 1450 CE. Goods from India were traded to Europe and Asia, and goods from Africa were traded to India. This trade was essential for the economic development of both regions. The trade networks between India and the rest of Eurasia … Read more
The Gupta Empire was a period of great scientific advancement in India. Gupta rulers supported and encouraged many different fields of science, including astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. They also built schools and libraries to help disseminate knowledge. Gupta scientists made important discoveries in a number of different fields, and their work laid the foundation for … Read more
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India share a number of similarities. Perhaps most notably, all three cultures developed in river valleys. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow through Mesopotamia, while the Nile River dominates Egypt. The Indus River is the key waterway in India. All three cultures also developed systems of writing and … Read more
