Prehistory and Protohistory in India and Pakistan c4.s16.4

c4.s16.4

The main grounds of difference between SPATE and SUBBARAO are that whereas to the former—the nuclear regions—represent the major agricultural areas which have been "perennially significant in Indian historical geography," to the latter, following RICHARDS¹² besides the agricultural potential, relation of the region to the main continental highways is also a major consideration. Since, from SUBBARAO'S point of view, Sind, Saurashtra, Gujarat and even Kerala are situated away from the highways, these are areas of semi-isolation.