Explain the geographical issues of the Indian Empire and the Roman Empire:

So great was the empire that it influences geopolitics even today. Often overlooked is the role that geography played in the great city's rise to power. Several geographic advantages helped Rome to grow and ultimately dominate the known world.

Explanation:

Explanation:

Rich volcanic soil makes the Po and Tiber river valleys ideally suited for agriculture. Historian Mike Anderson notes that volcanic ash made the soil near Rome some of the best in all of Europe. ... The surplus also helped Rome to establish trade ties with other Mediterranean powers, enhancing the city's economic might.