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The 14th and 15th centuries marked the zenith of the Khanate's power. During this period, the Khanate's territory extended across central [[Audonia]], reaching as far as the [[Capelan Sea]] in the north and the [[Aab-e-Farus]] in the south. It was a time of relative stability, as the Khanate established diplomatic relations with neighboring empires like the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]] and the [[Daxia#Zhong_Dynasty_(915-1550)|Zhong dynasty]]. | The 14th and 15th centuries marked the zenith of the Khanate's power. During this period, the Khanate's territory extended across central [[Audonia]], reaching as far as the [[Capelan Sea]] in the north and the [[Aab-e-Farus]] in the south. It was a time of relative stability, as the Khanate established diplomatic relations with neighboring empires like the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]] and the [[Daxia#Zhong_Dynasty_(915-1550)|Zhong dynasty]]. | ||
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=== | |||
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. | |||
Major trade hubs became cities, bustling marketplaces and centers of economic activity. Throughout the 14th century the nomadism that characterized all of Myanga Ayil culture became only a portion of society as the hordes of the Khan began to urbanize. A system of regular taxation developed as the power of the Khans expanded and networks of customs officials and tax collectors, loyal to the Khan formalized the ultimate power of the monarch. These taxes funded the expansion of the warband as well as the creation of infrastructure projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and caravanserais (rest stops for travelers and traders), facilitated further trade and more taxes being collected. | |||
As urbanization occurred there was a need for food and relying on trade alone was not sufficient. In the late 14th and early 15th century the Khanate went through something of an agricultural revolution, and it became a foundational sector of the Khanate's economy. The fertile lands along major rivers were ripe for cultivation. Crops included wheat, barley, rice, millet, and various fruits and vegetables. The cultivation of drought-resistant grains, particularly wheat and barley, was vital to ensure food security. Sophisticated irrigation systems, including qanats (underground canals), were developed to harness water resources for agriculture. | |||
Nomadic pastoralism continued to played a significant role in the Khanate's economy. These pastoralists herded livestock such as horses, camels, cattle, sheep, and goats. Livestock served as a source of food, transportation, and wealth. The Khanate's leaders and elites often possessed large herds of animals, and livestock products like wool, leather, and dairy were valuable commodities. | |||
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=== | |||
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. | |||
==Decline and demise== | ==Decline and demise== | ||
[[1495]]-[[1668]] | [[1495]]-[[1668]] | ||