In ancient times, the Hindus would trade, never interfere in political system and return to India. Small settlements of Hindus began in 1st century AD, mostly on islands east of Africa, along its coast and in few cases inland. Ancient Indian texts refer to Wanyamwezi, or "the men of the moon" - a term still in use to identify the Nyamwezi people in Tanzania.
In ancient times, Hindus would engage in trade without interfering with the political sphere and return to India. The first Hindu colonies were established in the 1st century AD, mainly on islands east of Africa's coast and occasionally inland. Ancient Indian texts refer to Wanyamwezi, or "moon people," a term still used to identify the Nyamwezi people in Tanzania.