Roman And Chinese References To India
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🧠 Summary Points
- Romans documented India’s geography, products, and trade via Pliny, Strabo, Ptolemy, and the Periplus.
- China knew India as Tianzhu in Han and Tang dynastic records, highlighting peacocks, gems, and embassies.
- Exchanges occurred through overland Silk Road envoys and maritime routes around the Indian Ocean.
- Chinese Buddhist pilgrims and texts preserved detailed accounts of India’s southern ports and monastic communities.
- These Roman and Chinese sources collectively shape our understanding of ancient India’s global connections.