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India
has a long history of international ties. Despite living with in natural
frontiers, Indian society has not developed in isolation. It has influenced the
rest of the world and in return has also been influenced by the rest of the
world. India's contact with the outside world was much before the sea routes.
The various passes across the Himalayas has provided gateway to many ancient travellers.
While Ocean restricted such interaction. These routes have contributed in exchange
of ideas and commodities since ancient times. Due to unique position in Asia,
the ancient land routes, including famous 'Silk Route' passed through the
Indian subcontinent. The ideas of the Upanishads, the Ramayana, the Gita and other
Indian scriptures were known to the world in older ages. The Indian numerals as
well as decimal system long back crossed the border.
The Arabs took these ideas to the West. India's silk, spices,
handicrafts, muslin and other merchandise were taken from India to different countries.
The Greek enriched the Indian culture with their contribution in the field of architecture,
science, etc. Islamic influence (from West Asia) is clearly visible in
architectural styles of domes, arch, minarets, etc.
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