The Southern Silk Route: Historical Links and Contemporary Convergences

Southern Silk Route is the historic route, which running from China to Myanmar ends up in Assam. The route has histor­ical importance as it served as a major artery of ancient trade articles. The Southern Silk Route: Historical Links and Contemporary Convergences attempts to sketch out the historical dimensions of the route and shows the con­temporary dynamics, both positive and negative. It poses the question how history can extend a lesson in contemporary contexts.