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Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it: “The gulf is very narrow at Barygaza and very hard to navigate for those coming from the sea. Ships had to be steered in by skilful and experienced local fishermen who were employed by the king. The imports into Barygaza were wine, copper, tin, lead, coral, topaz, cloth, gold and silver coins. Exports from the town included plants from the Himalayas, ivory, agate, carnelian, cotton, silk and perfumes. Special gifts were brought by merchants for the king. These included vessels of silver, singing boys, beautiful women, fine wines and fine cloth.” 1. What did the merchants bring for the king? 2. Make a list of the imports and exports from Barygaza. Who steered the ships?

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  1. Merchants brought special gifts like, vessels of silver, singing boys, beautiful women, fine wines and fine cloth for the king.
  2. Wine, copper, tin, lead, coral, topaz, cloth, gold and silver coins were imported into Barygaza. While exports from the town included plants from the Himalayas, ivory, agate, carnelian, cotton, silk and perfumes.
  3. Ships were steered in by skillful and experienced local fishermen.

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