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The document summarizes the Indian Ocean basin trade network during the postclassical era. Larger ships like dhows, junks, and other vessels improved trade by allowing for larger cargoes and sailing according to monsoon wind patterns. Major trading emporiums included ports in India, Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf, and East Africa. Goods traded included cotton textiles, sugar, spices, porcelain, silk, dates, horses, gold, ivory, and slaves. The expanded trade network connected civilizations around the Indi
- Author
- Frank Cheng
- Language
- EN