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Yezd is still a place of important trade, and carries on a…

“Yezd is still a place of important trade, and carries on a thriving commerce with India by Bandar Abbási. A visitor in the end of 1865 says: "The external trade appears to be very considerable, and the merchants of Yezd are reputed to be amongst the most enterprising and respectable of their class…” quote by Rustichello Of Pisa
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““Yezd is still a place of important trade, and carries on a thriving commerce with India by Bandar Abbási. A visitor in the end of 1865 says: "The external trade appears to be very considerable, and the merchants of Yezd are reputed to be amongst the most enterprising and respectable of their class in Persia. Some of their agents have lately gone, not only to Bombay, but to the Mauritius, Java, and China.””

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes Yezd’s vibrant 15th‑century trade network linking Persia with India and beyond.

In simple terms: Yezd was a key trade hub with many far‑reaching connections.

Key Takeaway

Recognize historic trade’s role in cultural exchange.

Themes

trade history economics

Mood

analytical curious

Type

historical informative

When to use this quote

  • studying trade routes
  • economic history
  • cultural studies

Key Concepts

global commerce regional development merchant networks

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did trade shape Yezd’s society?
  • What parallels exist with modern trade hubs?
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