A background essay on the Ming Dynasty, its powerful trade networks and diplomatic ... ports on the Indian coast; and Hormuz. This voyaged marked the height of Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean.

In the 17th century, the Indian ocean slave trade was arguably on a bigger scale than the Atlantic slave trade. The hub of this vile industry was in modern-day Tanzania, an area that specialized ...

Connect India's history of trade and commerce to its modern emergence ... who trekked over the Silk Road and sailed the Indian Ocean. Part 1: Roman Merchant As a Roman trader you have just one ...

Qatar’s cuisine traces back to the history of the Indian Ocean spice trade, where aromatic flavours weave stories of ancient ...

India's historical currency pieces, ranging from cowrie shells to coins like the Half Anna, Durmi, and Paisa, reflect the ...

India's simultaneous naval launches highlight its strategic focus on countering challenges in the Indian Ocean, a crucial maritime route through which 95 percent of its trade flows, amid China's ...

Sri Lanka, an island that has stood as a strategic maritime crossroad for millennia, now finds itself at the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the chance to once again redefine its role in ...

He said 95 per cent of India's trade, in terms of volume, is linked to the Indian Ocean region. "In such a situation, the presence of a strong Indian Navy becomes our biggest priority," he said.

underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the ...