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Connecting the Indian Ocean World: Across Sea and Land
0Uncover the vibrant tapestry of the Indian Ocean World’s historical exchanges. This crucial volume, rich with archival material, intricately details the socio-economic and cultural connections spanning sea and land from the early modern to the colonial era. Gain deep insights into extensive economic networks and trade relations, exploring pivotal themes like the opium trade and the economic ties between Pondicherry and West Africa. An indispensable resource for scholars and researchers of Indian Ocean history, maritime history, South Asian history, and economic studies, offering a critical lens on global interactions.
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Merchants and Ports in the Indian Ocean World: Across Sea and Land
0Uncover the vibrant maritime networks that shaped India’s ancient trade and cultural exchange. This insightful volume delves into the socio-economic and cultural connections across the Indian Ocean world, exploring the movement of merchants, commodities, and ideas. Discover how cosmopolitan port cities like Surat thrived through extensive sea and land routes, connecting Asia and the subcontinent. Featuring contributions from leading Indian and Japanese scholars, it offers unique insights into early modern trade dynamics and cultural encounters. Essential reading for scholars, researchers, and students of Indian Ocean history, maritime trade, South Asian studies, and economic history.