Question

Describe the factors that attracted foreign traders to India​.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Answer should have the following points:

• Increase in agriculture.
• Increase in the demand for crops.
• Expansion of trade.
• Agricultural and related commodities attracted foreign traders to India
• Chinese, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, English and French arrived in India

Solution:

• Agricultural progress is the prime factor that created favorable conditions for the prosperity of trade and commerce​.
• Indian spices, textiles, leather, gems, sandalwood, metals, pearl, ivory, etc. were in great demand in foreign countries, so it attracted several foreign traders to India​.
• Chinese, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, English and French traders were engaged in trade with India​.