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Arabs and Euro-Asian maritime contacts


Journal of Historical Archaeology & Anthropological Sciences
AK Pasha
Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Abstract

The Asian continent has been home to great civilizations like the Indus Valley, Achamenian, Sassanian, Chinese, Mesopotamia, Dilmun and many others. Some also flourished in present day Oman, Syria and many other parts of Asia. Throughout history there has been vigorous interaction among the peoples of Asia leading to trade and cultural links. Indian influence extended too much of present day South-East Asia to what is known as ‘Greater India’. Buddhism played a leading role in this field which is still visible through temples and cultural influences. Similarly to the Western part of Asia, Indian influence at one time extended to the entire area inhabited by the Kurds, Central Asia and the Gulf Region. Before accepting Islam, the Kurds were followers of Buddhism.

Keywords

Civilizations, buddhism, arabs, egyptians, fishing, imperialism, cultural relations, textiles, modern period, peace, security, stability, Punt, handicrafts, Roman Empire, merchants

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