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Shah Abbas and the Silk Road Trade Revival
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Shah Abbas I transformed Safavid Persia into a commercial powerhouse by reviving the Silk Road trade routes. They discuss the construction of caravan serais, the establishment of royal monopolies on silk and carpets, the role of Armenian merchants from New Julfa, and the diplomatic missions to Europe aimed at securing trade alliances. The conversation covers specific figures like Khwaja Nazar and the Sherley brothers, cities such as Isfahan and Bandar Abbas, and economic policies including the dar al-zarb (mint) reforms. They also touch on the…
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