Abstract
India was a land of mystery and wonders for the ancient Greeks, a distant land filled with marvellous beasts and exotic plants. This thesis investigates the commercial interaction between the Greek world and India during the fourth century BCE. It examines what potential products from India were making their way into the Greek world during this period, with an emphasis on the famed Indian spices, and their function in Greek society. The thesis then considers the means and routes by which these products were transported through an analysis of written, archaeological, and numismatic evidence. Finally, the impact (if any) of Alexander's campaign and the actions of the Diadochi on Indo-Greek trade is explored. Ultimately, this thesis concludes that the political and social upheaval of Alexander’s campaign did not have any significant direct impact on Indo-Greek trade.