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Which factors led to an increase in trade during this period?
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Trade increased during the early kingdoms and mahajanapadas of India due to various factors, such as:
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The use of
coins
as a medium of exchange - Coins
replaced the barter system
, which involved exchanging goods for goods. Coins made trade easier and more convenient, as traders did not have to worry about finding suitable goods to exchange or agreeing on their values.
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The construction of
roads and bridges
-. Roads and bridges improved the connectivity of different regions and helped the movement of goods and people. Roads and bridges also enhanced the security and efficiency of trade. One famous road built during this period was the
Royal Road from Pataliputra to Taxila.
- The development of sea routes for trade - Besides land routes, trade was carried out through sea routes, and the main articles traded were silk, muslin, perfumes, and ivory. Sea routes enabled the trade of bulky and heavy goods that were difficult or costly to transport by land.
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