Explore how India embraced diversity throughout history, overcoming challenges without succumbing to xenophobia. When we think about xenophobia in Indian history, it’s tempting to assume that ancient India must have fiercely guarded its borders and culture. But the real story is far richer and more welcoming. From traders on the Silk Route to scholars from Greece, Persia, and China, India opened its doors—and its heart—to countless cultures. Through every wave of migration and interaction, India absorbed, adapted, and blossomed, proving that acceptance, not fear, shaped her timeless civilisation.