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What did India receive in exchange for its exports like spices, precious stones, fine cloth, ivory, etc., to Rome along the Silk Route?

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Gold and silver coins
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Wine
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Glass
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All of the above
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The correct option is D All of the above
India's overseas trade with Rome is mentioned in Ptolemy's geography and the Sangam literature. A large number of Roman coins have been found in many of the port cities of India indicating trade. India exported spices, precious stones, fine cloth, perfumes, ivory, iron, dyes rice, peacocks, parrots, monkeys, etc. India received gold and silver coins, wine, glass, and metals in return.

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