In the past, it was believed that India had no relations with other nations in ancient times, but historical and archaeological facts show that ancient India had deep relations and cultural contacts with other nations from Indus-Sarsawati civilization to 10th century BC. India’s trade and cultural were closely related to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and the European countries. After Harshvardhana, Chola dynasty came into existence in South India to the 10th century BC. India was recognized as Greater India (Vrihattar Bharat).
Under the term Greater India, those countries were included with India where India had its political, cultural’ and geographical impact. Geographical and political boundaries of India were vast. Afghanistan was the part of ancient India which is presently situated in north-west direction of India. In whole central Asia the lifestyle and culture was spread. In the east of India, its geographical boundaries were spread up to Burma (Myanmar) in South-east of India, from Bay of Bengal, Malaya, Java, Borneo, Burma, Sumatra, Bali, Champa, Indonesia, Siam, Cambodia. Surinam Islands and Sri Lanka were parts of India. People living in these islands led the life like Indians.
