In the pre-Mauryan and later periods, India was a central node in the maritime trade networks connecting the Mediterranean world, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The Erythrean Sea (covering the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean) was a major artery for this trade, and India's importance in this trade led to it being perceived as a dominant or central power in the commerce flowing through this sea route.
In the Pre-Mauryan period India was known as _____
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Overview of the political landscape in the 6th century BCE)
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Answer: D. The Queen of the Erythrean Sea
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