India, Feb. 25 -- India has a rich maritime history with sailors from around the world traveling the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years to transport fabrics, gold and spices. In present-day Gujarat, the world's earliest known port at Lothal was a vital trade centre in ancient times and was a thriving city during the Indus Valley civilisation. Interestingly, the Indian Ocean is the only ocean in the world named after a country and Indian ships dominated the waters till the 17th century CE.
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