Abstract
Indo-African trade relations are one of the imperative segments to understand African settlements in different parts of Indian sub-continent. Several Africans rose to positions of authority as generals and governors, in the Janjira and Sachin kingdoms they rose from king-makers to Emperors. The evidence of African trade in India has a significant history. From ancient times, three valuable export commodities which were prized in Africa: pepper, silk and cotton. The migration from the African sub-continent into India went up only in the sixth century A.D. but we have had an incredible trade-relation from time immemorial. From the Sixth century through the fifteenth century the history of the East African coast is somewhat illuminated by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. During the course of the sixteenth century the Portuguese dominated the Indian Ocean and its shoreline. Portugal was determined to remove Muslim merchants, especially Arabs, in the Indian Ocean system. This paper tries to explore India Africa relation especially with east Africa from earliest times to nineteenth century A.D. The paper recognizes the fact that trade and natural resources have been the principal reason behind the age-old links between Africa and India. The paper identifies the Cultural assimilation and African diaspora through the ages which has a vital facet to further strengthen the Trade Relations.
Highlights
INTRODUCTIONIndia and Africa have been archaeologically, historically, politically and culturally connected during different ages through the past
In Gambia, on[31] July 2019, India’s President Ram Nath Kovind concluded his speech as the famous Wolof (NigerCongo language) phrase says, "Nyaar A Man Kenn, Ku Nu Sot Nga Jaam Ko”, which means the union of two produces a great force
“Let us together be that force of change for our common and bright future”. He emphasised on development cooperation, based on African priorities and sustainable partnerships, is a key feature of our engagement with the continent
Summary
India and Africa have been archaeologically, historically, politically and culturally connected during different ages through the past. Different governments of India promoted stronger relationship with Africa as a continent and country specific. “Let us together be that force of change for our common and bright future” He emphasised on development cooperation, based on African priorities and sustainable partnerships, is a key feature of our engagement with the continent. Indian cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 March 2018 approved the opening of 18 new Indian Missions in Africa over a four-year period from 20182021. This would increase the number of Resident Indian Missions in Africa from 29 to 47. Opening of new Missions is a step towards implementing India’s vision of enhanced co-operation and engagement with Africa
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