Kolkata 2011 - Abstract D. M. Rawat

Debarati Mitra RAWAT Archaeological Survey of India Piram Island – A Case Study Gujarat by virtue of its unique geographical position and a coastline of 1600 km was one of the principle maritime regions of India since ancient times. It was the height of international trade and had many prominent ports. The Gulf of Cambay (Khambhat) also known as “Stambhatirtha” was one of the principle port of Gujarat and was a highly flourishing place of power and importance in the ancient as well as mediev..