Question

Describe the important trade routes of the Mauryan period.

Answer 1

Three trade routes were there during the Mauryan period: 

1. The first route was from Patliputra through Kaushambi and Ujjain to Berigoja. 

2. Second trade route joined Patliputra to Mathura passing through Indus Valley till Bactria. 

3. The third one started from Patliputra to Nepal, passing through Vaishali and Shravasti.