Trade Through Ages In Ancient India (C. 200 Bce Up To 1st Century Ce)

Abstract

The critical examination of a society might bring into light many elements contributing to its development. One such element which is very crucial in its economic development is trade and commerce. The wealth of a society can be measured by the trade they conduct. In simple terms, trade is a basic economic concept, which involves buying and selling of goods and services, between individual or different parties. The concept of trade started hand in hand with the evolution of humans and development of human intellect. It existed from the prehistoric times, even though in a crude form without many complexities. It originated with human communications. They bartered goods from each other. This is evident from the fact that, obsidian and flint were exchanged during the Stone Age. Trade in obsidian is believed to have taken place in Guinea from 17000B.C.E.