India was the land of plenty, and its exports were highly prized across the ancient world.
🌾 Agricultural Goods:
- Spices (pepper, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon)
- Grains (rice, wheat)
- Sugar and jaggery
🧵 Textiles and Crafts:
- Cotton textiles (fine muslins from Bengal, silk from Varanasi)
- Woolen goods and dyed fabrics
- Embroidered garments and carpets
💎 Precious Goods:
- Gold, silver, and copper
- Semi-precious stones (lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian)
- Pearls from southern coasts
- Ivory, sandalwood, and teak
🧪 Other Products:
- Herbal medicines and perfumes
- Metalware and tools
- Artistic pottery and terracotta figurines
