Biography of indian economy

Around BC, the Mahajanapadas minted punch-marked silver coins.^{[citation needed]} The period was marked by intensive trade activity and urban development.^{[citation needed]} By BC, the Maurya Empire had united most of the Indian subcontinent except Tamilakam, which was ruled by the Three Crowned Kings.^[3] The resulting political unity and military security allowed for a common economic system and enhanced trade and commerce, with increased agricultural productivity.^{[citation needed]}

The Maurya Empire was followed by classical and early medieval kingdoms, including the Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras, Guptas, Western Gangas, Harsha, Palas, Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas.

The Indian subcontinent, due to its large population, had the largest economy of any region in the world for most of the interval between the 1st and 18th centuries.^{[2][4][5][failed verification][6][}