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Ancient trade routes connecting South and Southeast Asia, effectively a maritime counterpart to the Silk Road, have long been a subject of scholarly inquiry. While the exact origins of these routes are debated, India played a pivotal role in their development between the 5th century BC and the 6th century AD, facilitated by monsoon winds and the spread of Buddhism. It is evident that these maritime networks coexisted with the overland Silk Road during the pre-Common Era. Focusing on the title “The Role of India in Connecting South and Southeast Asia in History: A Case Study of Maritime Trade Routes,” this paper analyzes two main periods: (i) the 5th to 2nd century BC, and (ii) the 3rd century BC to 6th century AD. The paper concludes by providing initial assessments of India’s historical significance in the growth of maritime trade.

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The Role of India in the Connection Between South and Southeast Asia in History: A Case Study of Maritime Trade Routes (Fifth Century BCE – Sixth Century CE)

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    2026年

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  • Tran Nam Tien

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Ancient trade routes connecting South and Southeast Asia, effectively a maritime counterpart to the Silk Road, have long been a subject of scholarly inquiry. While the exact origins of these routes are debated, India played a pivotal role in their development between the 5th century BC and the 6th century AD, facilitated by monsoon winds and the spread of Buddhism. It is evident that these maritime networks coexisted with the overland Silk Road during the pre-Common Era. Focusing on the title “The Role of India in Connecting South and Southeast Asia in History: A Case Study of Maritime Trade Routes,” this paper analyzes two main periods: (i) the 5th to 2nd century BC, and (ii) the 3rd century BC to 6th century AD. The paper concludes by providing initial assessments of India’s historical significance in the growth of maritime trade.