Inland transport and communication in mediaeval India

In Inland Transport and Communication in Medieval India, Benoy Kumar Sarkar explores the transport systems and communication networks of medieval India, emphasizing roads, river transport, and caravans. He examines the administrative structures that supported these systems, vital for trade, governance, and military movements. Sarkar highlights the role of rivers as transport routes and the use of couriers for communication. The book analyzes how these infrastructures facilitated regional integration, cultural exchange, and contributed to India’s economic and social development during the medieval period.