Articles on Trade Networks
The Making of the Coromandel Coast: Economy and Polity in the 17th and 18th Centuries
By Akhil A R · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2024
The Coromandel Coast in the 17th and 18th centuries was a dynamic economic and political region, shaped by its lucrative trade networks, diverse economies, and complex polities. Known historically as "Cholamandalam," the coast thrived on textiles, dyes, and…
Jaina Merchants' Role in Early Medieval Western Indian Society and Polity
By Geetika Gupta · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2022
This study examines the significant role of Jaina merchants and merchant families in shaping the commercial, social, and political landscape of early medieval western India (c. 600-1300 CE). Drawing on epigraphical and literary sources, the research…
Itinerant Communities and Deccan Culture: A Case of Perikas
By Anjaiah · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
The article examines the historical role of itinerary communities in India's trading networks, focusing on the Perikas in the Deccan region. It highlights how these mobile groups, each specializing in specific trades, developed distinct social practices and…