Question

During the Empire, trade greatly expanded between India and other parts of the world. Indian merchants often served as middlemen between traders from the West and those from. was an important trade good, and it often passed through Indian hands before moving to other regions. This growth in trade resulted in wealth and the development of India's first system.

Answer 1

It is due to the geographical location of India. It is located between the west and the East it is one of trade routes of west-east trade. Also Suez canal and other routes trading ships stops in India for rest of the long voyage. India also become the middleman of west and east in trade thus increasing the trade wealth and increase of economy due to trade.

Answer 2

The words that are missing are:

Gupta, China, Silk cloth from China, Increased, & banking