Indian Ocean Trade

This episode explores the rich history of Indian Ocean trade - tracing its evolution from early exchanges between the Harappan and Mesopotamian civilizations to the vast Indo-Mediterranean and Austronesian maritime networks. It follows the rise of commerce during the Hellenistic and Roman eras, the prominence of ports like Myos Hormos and Muziris, and the later dominance of Muslim and European traders, including the Portuguese, Dutch, and English. The discussion highlights how centuries of maritime trade shaped economic, cultural, and political connections across the Indian Ocean world.