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Yes, India and the Romans had extensive trade relations for the 6 centuries between the Romans conquered Egypt until the Arabs took it.

Facts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Roman_trade_relations

As I understand it, the Silk Road only became important when the sea route was closed. It lost its importance 800 years later when the Portugese found the sea route around Africa.




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