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Which among the following ancient authors has complained of the drain of gold to India (due to trade hegemony of ancient India)?
A)
Ptolemy
B)
Nero
C)
Strabo
D)
Pliny

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Pliny



The lamentation of the Roman writer Pliny in the 1st century A.D refers to heavy drain of Gold from Roman into India in payment of her imports from India. He writes that the drain of Gold is in return for unproductive luxuries.

Published On : June 30, 2020
Category : Arts and Culture
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