Aseries of trade routes that connected east africa, india, southeast asia and china. the network was dominated by merchants who mainly sailed using the dhows and was at it's peak from 1200-1500 c. e. it is characterized by the establishment of kingdoms and city-states along the coastlines of africa and india and widespread cultural diffusion

Indian Ocean Trade

Explanation:

This route was known to be the major connection between Arabia, India, Southeast Asia (particularly China), and India from as early as 300 BC. Merchants however dominated the network. Before the Indian Ocean was discovered by the Europeans, Gujarat and Arabia traders sailed using "triangle-sailed dhows" to help them control the monsoon winds.

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