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Dharma, Dhanda, Digital: Examining the Suppression of India’s Commercial Ethos Through the Ages
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Dharma, Dhanda, Digital: Examining the Suppression of India’s Commercial Ethos Through the Ages

Ancient and mediaeval Indian kingdoms relied heavily on active commerce, both domestic and international. Indian economy has come full circle, after a long period of colonial suppression followed by oppressive socialist policies post-Independence, rediscovering its identity as a capitalist economy built on the industriousness and innovation of small producers and merchants.