During the reign of Kushanas, foreign trade in India reached its advanced state. Due to the development of land routes and sea routes, trading relations of India developed with other countries. Development of land ‘routes Development of land routes strengthened India’s domestic (internal) trade. Boundaries of other countries were connected with these routes, so it was easier for India to establish trading relations with these countries.
From one route, Taxila was connected with Kabul and from other route, Kandhar was convected with Iran. Thus the routes to Central Asia and Western Asia developed Control on Silk Route The Kushanas established their control over silk route. This route was from China to Roman empire via Central Asia. This silk route was a major source of income for the Kushanas.
Thus the Indian traders got connected with the Southern Arabian sea and Red sea regions. Trade with Roman Empire The Indian traders bought silk from China and sold it to the Roman traders and earned huge profit. Elephant tusks, black pepper, cloves, spices, aromatic products, medicines, jute, silk clothes etc. were exported from India to Rome. These articles were in great demand in Rome.
The centre of this trade was Kerela. Due to this trade, large amount of golden currency came to India from Rome. Trading relations with other countries Due to sea routes, India apart from China and Rome, encouraged trade with other countries too. India conducted trade with other countries too.
They included Burma, Java, Sumatra, Champa and South-East Asian countries. On the basis of the points mentioned above, it can be said that during Kushan era, India’s foreign trade reached an excellent condition.
