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ANCIENT INDIAN – ROMAN TRADE IN THE CONTEXT OF BOATS, ROUTES & HARBOURS

    1 Author(s):  DR. BABITA KUMARI

Vol -  5, Issue- 3 ,         Page(s) : 260 - 271  (2014 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ

Abstract

This paper addresses particular aspects of the mechanics of trade between Rome and India,briefly discussing the context, but focusing predominantly on a vital but little known element ofthis trade, that is the vessel of trade – the boat.

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