... as the spread of Christianity through Ashoka to central Asia. One of the two branches of Buddhism was the Mahayana, great vehicle. Merchants from central Asia carried Buddhism through the Silk Road to China and it spread quickly even though there was no forced conversion. Buddhism in China was received greatly, was it because of the simple way of living that the ... ...
... this day. Against this turbulent background, the British were free to ply their trade as they wished, selling silver and devices like clocks and firearms in return for cotton, spices, silk, indigo, jewels and opium. Before long the East India Company was one of the largest employers in London. In India, its major settlements developed into self-sufficient communities, with forts ... still shone with an air of gilded gentility. Silken canopies graced the private boxes at Calcutta theaters, while palanquins with golden bells and embroidered curtains were carried down St. Thomas Road. One ...
... administration of the State Forest Department. There is additional 0.6 million hectares of unclassed forests. Revenue from forests during 1998-99 was Rs.9590 million. Industry Sericulture and handloom weaving, both silk and cotton are important home industries together with the manufacturing of brass, cane and bamboo articles. The main heavy industry is petro-chemicals. There are four oil refineries. Other industries ... 23218 small scale industries in 1999 (June). 1.1 million persons employed in organised economic activity at the end of Dec, 1999. Transportation Roads In 1997-98 there ...
