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Indian Knowledge System In Trade And Commerce: From Veru Early Times To 1 Century CE
- ISBN
- 9789348596277
- Year
- 2026
- Binding
- Hardbound
- Language
- English
- Total pages
- 178
- Ebook
- Not available
About the Book
About the Book
This book explores the rich heritage of trade and commerce in ancient India, covering the period from approximately 5000 BCE to the 1st or 2nd century CE. It aims to bridge the gap in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) by focusing on commerce and management, areas that have received comparatively less attention than science and technology. The book brings together scattered information from various historical, literary, and archaeological sources to provide a comprehensive overview of ancient Indian economic activities. It discusses the evolution of trade, commercial practices, business activities, and India's contributions to the development of commerce. Rather than presenting a chronological account of history, the book adopts a thematic approach to explain the various dimensions of trade and commerce. It also highlights the significance of traditional Indian knowledge in understanding economic and commercial practices. Designed primarily for postgraduate students of commerce and management, the book serves as an introductory and quick-reference resource. It encourages students to explore India's commercial heritage and appreciate its relevance to the Indian Knowledge System under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Overall, the book seeks to inspire further study and discussion on India's ancient commercial wisdom and its enduring contribution to economic thought and practice.
Indian Knowledge System In Trade And Commerce: From Veru Early Times To 1 Century CE by Abhijit Dutta.
178 pages · English · Published 2026
Subjects: Economics
About Author
Abhijit Dutta
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Content
Chapter 1 Bharat that is India: A Geographical Analysis Across the early Times
Chapter 2 Inland Trade Route- The Imprint of India on Trade and Commerce
Chapter 3 Sea Trade Routes
Chapter 4 Shipbuilding Capacity and Navigation Technology in India
Chapter 5 Trade and Commerce Communities in India
Chapter 6 Numismatic Evidences from Trade Link and Commerce
Chapter 7 Weights and Measures
Chapter 8 Accounting and Bookkeeping Techniques in India
Chapter 9 Taxation
Chapter 10 Evolution of Calendar in India and its Linkages to Trade and Commerce
Chapter 11 Book at a Glance
Chapter wise Questions
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