Born to trade: indian business communities in medieval and early modern eurasia
Auteur :
Gopal, Surendra
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032926858
Date de publication :
14 oct. 2024
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This pioneering work traces the migration of Indian traders to Russia, Iran, West Asia and South-East Asia in medieval times. The author concludes that Indian traders did not enjoy political and royal support, essential for success. He also affirms that crossing the seas did not lead to social boycott by their caste-men. This taboo came much lat