Initially he worked as an Indian trader, establishing a wide network.
Islam is thought to have been brought to Malaysia around the 12th century by Indian traders.
Previously, farmers had sold their produce to Indian traders at poor prices.
He became an expert forager, and was a successful Indian trader.
Previous knowledge of the islands by Arab and Indian traders is possible.
The first is an Indian trader with a slippery smile.
By 1906 a street pattern had been laid out, and Indian traders moved in starting around 1910.
The Indian traders may have used the city as a entrepot with China.
Successful as an Indian trader, he controlled considerable land.
Before co-operatives, the farmers sold their produce to Indian traders at poor prices.