Trade system in ancient india
Ancient India’s Government and Economy By: Jade Shiu. Farming and trade were the two most important in the economy. Farming gave the people food to eat, or they could trade food for other things to keep the economy going. Indian’s usually traded for what they needed, which could be anything. Economy in Ancient India was largely dependent on agriculture. People in ancient India were engaged in a number of occupations ranging from agriculturalist to weaver, labourer, etc. The principal occupation in all ages was agriculture. This civilization is known by many names: Ancient India, Indus Valley, and Harappan Civilization. Historians and archeologists believe the Indus Valley Civilization began around 3000 BCE. There is evidence of trade between Ancient India and Mesopotamia as early as 3200 BCE. This an other evidence suggests Ancient India relied on trade in a