... with civilizations other than themselves. The Indus had an extensive trade history with the Deccan Plateau, Persia and Mesopotamia. Merchants from these areas would trade gold and silver (Persia), large stones for building (Deccan Plateau) and cheap yet necessitative goods with Mesopotamia such as animals, cotton and wheat. China, similarly had the same trading systems with cities west of them. However ... ...

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... a famous Arab pilot. Vasco da Gama and his crew finally arrived in Calicut, India on May 20, 1498. Calicut was the principle market of trade for precious items such as stones, pearls, and spices. At first the Portuguese were welcomed by and accepted by the Hindu ruler. There was a great ceremony and da Gama was taken to the Hindu temple. However ... ...

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... 's industry is based on textiles, jute, processed food, steel, machinery, transport equipment, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, mining, petroleum, chemicals, and computer software. India exports 4 billion in agricultural products, engineering goods, precious stones, cotton apparel and fabrics, handicrafts, and tea. India imports 2 billion in petroleum, machinery and transport equipment, edible oils, fertilizer, jewelry, iron, and steel. India's major trade partners are the United ... ...

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... to detect retinal problems. It is also used to heat joints, which relives some arthritic joint pain, and for such procedures as lithotripsy, in which shock waves break up kidney stones, eliminating the need for surgery. Ultrasound is noninvasive, involves no radiation, and avoids the possible hazards "such as bleeding, infection, or reactions to chemicals and this is why its ... ...

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... . I figure I can sell these for fifty bucks as fast as I can make them." I pick up one of the coyotes. There isn't much to it. Just wood and two tiny black stones for the eyes. On the bottom of the coyote, my father has signed his name. "You got to do that," he says, "so they know it's authentic. . . . Figured I"d put my ... ...

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... 's industry is based on textiles, jute, processed food, steel, machinery, transport equipment, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, mining, petroleum, chemicals, and computer software. India exports 4 billion in agricultural products, engineering goods, precious stones, cotton apparel and fabrics, handicrafts, and tea. India imports 2 billion in petroleum, machinery and transport equipment, edible oils, fertilizer, jewelry, iron, and steel. India's major trade partners are the United ... ...

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