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Armenian Merchant Networks in the Indian Ocean
In this episode of The Story of Armenia, Lucas and Luna trace the far-reaching mercantile networks that linked Armenian traders from New Julfa to the bustling ports of the Indian Ocean. From the Mughal court to the Dutch East India Company, Armenian merchants operated as a global diaspora, selling silk, gems, and spices, and even brokering trade with the Philippines. We look at specific figures like Khajeh Nazar and Khajeh Minas, and the role of the Vank Cathedral in Isfahan as a spiritual and financial hub. We also examine the practical aspects — how they secured patents from the English…
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