STUDY OF TRADING AND ECONOMIC EXPANSION WITH CONNECTION OF ISLAMIC WORLD IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD

Abstract

When the Arabs stopped the trans-shipment of goods through the Red Sea in the seventh century, the trade once again had to be diverted through the Black Sea, Harat and Kabul. This was a welcome opportunity for the traders not only to rehabilitate their economy, but to open up new markets for their merchandise in India. As a result of this, there was a phenomenal increase in trade and important commercial centres like Constantinople and Kabul became the hub of activity and also the headquarters for soldiers of fortune. Qandahar Pass witnessed a continual flow of trade into India and in fact became a focal point for a thriving commercial artery, pumping goods from the countries in the north to as far down as Lahore.¹