Where Indians around when vikings where?

Answer 1

Yes, Indians were present during the Viking Age, which roughly spanned from the late 8th century to the early 11th century. During this period, the Indian subcontinent was home to various kingdoms and cultures, including the Gupta Empire and later the Chola and Pala dynasties. While there is no direct evidence of contact between Vikings and Indians, trade networks existed that connected Europe with Asia, facilitating indirect interactions. Thus, while they lived contemporaneously, their direct encounters were likely minimal.