Explanation: In India the term yavana was used to denote all persons of Greek origin, including those of mixed race and even the Phoenicians.

• This regular interchange of ambassadors and correspondence, as well as the extension of the Mauryan Empire till Afghanistan, facilitated regular trade from India to the West as far as Egypt.
• Trade was carried on by the overland route via north-west Afghanistan (Bactria) and partly by the coastal route along the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT