This book, enriched with maps and photographs, provides deep insight into trade relations between India and Africa from the first century to the seventh century. Based on archaeological and literary sources, it discusses at length India’s trade relations with Aksumite Kingdom, presently situated in the area of modern Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Further it presents a detailed account of important trade routes, trading goods and ports, including Audilis, Aden, Myos Hormos, Berenice, Arsinoe, Massawa, Avalites, Barbarikon, Barigaza, Muziris, Tyndis, and Sopara. It also examines the social, economic and political conditions of both the regions and the impact of trade on them.