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  1. Seas That Connected Crowns

    In the ancient city of Kanchipuram, the air was thick with sorrow and tension. The elder Pallava king, Paramesvara varman I, had breathed his last, and the kingdom was plunged into a state of uncertainty.

  2. Ancient Commerce with a Modern Conscience

    Let’s take a step back in time, journeying to ancient India, to be specific around the 4th and 5th centuries CE. Picture two bustling towns: Aihole and Pattadakal, located in what is now modern-day Karnataka.

  3. The Forgotten Odyssey

    Here’s a history lesson you probably didn’t get in school: a long time ago, an Indian community found a new home in ancient Armenia. This isn’t your usual migration story.

  4. Meluhha to Mesopotamia: Sailing Westward

    In past articles, we’ve delved into India’s rich history of trade with far-off civilizations like Rome and Egypt.

  5. Rediscovering Rome’s Indian Odyssey

    In the heart of ancient civilizations, two grand civilizations, Rome and India, reached across vast distances, captivated by tales and trade.

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