Evidence of maritime trade in ancient India can come from which sources?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Ports, foreign coins and literature
Ports, anchors, warehouses, imported goods, foreign coins and written accounts can together reveal maritime trade. Each source provides a different clue: ports show infrastructure, coins and goods indicate exchange, and literature may name routes or commodities. Historians compare these kinds of evidence; mountain height, leaves or unsupported rumours cannot by themselves establish trade.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Ports, foreign coins and literature
Why is this the correct answer?
Ports, anchors, warehouses, imported goods, foreign coins and written accounts can together reveal maritime trade. Each source provides a different clue: ports show infrastructure, coins and goods indicate exchange, and literature may name routes or commodities. Historians compare these kinds of evidence; mountain height, leaves or unsupported rumours cannot by themselves establish trade.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life.
