Describe what trade was like during India's "Dark Ages." How did Samudra Gupta change policy within India?

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Clelia

29 January, 00:59

Describe what trade was like during India's "Dark Ages." How did Samudra Gupta change policy within India?

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Kaia Woodward · Answer 1

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Trade continued, with more being sold to the Roman Empire than was being imported. In India, Roman coins were piling up. Samudra Gupta conquered and added many kingdoms which brought order as the trade was now controlled by only one Empire.

Ellis · Answer 2

The "Dark Age" in the Indian Empire was a period known for a series of rebellions that occurred against the ruling Kushanas. This happened due to the lack of legitimacy by them during the beginning of the 4th century. This created many small kingdoms within the provinces of India and fractured the empire. A lot of unregulated commerce happened during these provinces and there was little to no control by the Empire.

However, when Samudragupta rose to power, he started a campaign to unify the territories of India. Gradually annexing province by province as he went through them. This brought order as the trade was now regulated by one only entity which was the Empire.