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Agriculture and trade have played a crucial role in shaping the history of India. The significance of these two aspects cannot be emphasized enough when discussing the evolution of Indian civilization. Agriculture has been the backbone of Indian economy since ancient times. The fertile lands of the Indus Valley and the Gangetic plains provided the perfect environment for the cultivation of crops like wheat, barley, rice, and pulses. The surplus produced from these agricultural activities not only sustained the population but also facilitated the growth of trade networks. Trade, on the other hand, was essential for the exchange of goods and ideas between different regions. The trading networks established by the Harappans, Mauryans, and Guptas connected India with distant lands like Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. These interactions not only promoted economic prosperity but also ...
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