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The Myanga Ayil Khanate's economy flourished through trade, with the Silk Road playing a pivotal role in connecting the Khanate to the broader world. The capital city, Myangal, became a thriving center of commerce, culture, and learning, attracting scholars, artisans, and merchants from various parts of [[Audonia]].
The Myanga Ayil Khanate's economy flourished through trade, with the Silk Road playing a pivotal role in connecting the Khanate to the broader world. The capital city, Myangal, became a thriving center of commerce, culture, and learning, attracting scholars, artisans, and merchants from various parts of [[Audonia]].
===Economy===
===Economy===
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The Myanga Ayil Khanate was strategically located along the northern tributaries of the Silk Road. This geographical advantage allowed it to become a vibrant center of commerce. In the late 14th century, the Khans began to mint their own currency, based in the influx of precious metals such as gold and silver.  
The Myanga Ayil Khanate was strategically located along the northern tributaries of the Silk Road. This geographical advantage allowed it to become a vibrant center of commerce. In the late 14th century, the Khans began to mint their own currency, based in the influx of precious metals such as gold and silver.  
Trade in textiles, spices, precious metals, and luxury goods flourished. Merchants from various parts of [[Audonia]] and beyond converged in the Khanate's cities, contributing to its economic prosperity.
Trade in textiles, spices, precious metals, and luxury goods flourished. Merchants from various parts of [[Audonia]] and beyond converged in the Khanate's cities, contributing to its economic prosperity.
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Urbanization also gave rise a class of craftsmen and artisans, especially in the 15th century. They produced a wide range of goods, including textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and jewelry. Artisans of the Khanate were known for their intricate carpet weaving, tilework, and calligraphy.
Urbanization also gave rise a class of craftsmen and artisans, especially in the 15th century. They produced a wide range of goods, including textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and jewelry. Artisans of the Khanate were known for their intricate carpet weaving, tilework, and calligraphy.
===Religion and society===
===Religion and society===
In the early 14th century the Khans embraced Islam and throughout the century the religion spread throughout the lands of the Khanate. Sharia law governed the Khanate by the turn of the 15th century. Wealthy individuals, including rulers and merchants, often engaged in philanthropic activities, contributing to the construction of mosques, madrasas, and other public works.
In the early 14th century the Khans embraced Islam and throughout the century the religion spread throughout the lands of the Khanate. Sharia law governed the Khanate by the turn of the 15th century. Wealthy individuals, including rulers and merchants, often engaged in philanthropic activities, contributing to the construction of mosques, madrasas, and other public works.