By 1700, global trade was deeply entrenched in colonial expansion, financial innovation, and the increasing demand for luxury and staple goods.

Serampore or Shrirampur, call it what you may, this little historic town in Bengal is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring old colonial settlements.

Between the 14th and 19th centuries, many Muslim women from Arabia and Asia crossed the Indian Ocean for trade ... solidify the empire’s Islamic identity. Gulbadan Banu Begum’s Haj may not have been ...

Now, fast forward a few centuries, to the royal courts of the Mughal Empire, where artisans wove brocades ... The global prominence of Indian textiles can be traced to ancient trade routes. Cotton ...

It’s possible that some moves in this direction began under the Gupta Empire (4 th –6 th ... suggesting that trade and pilgrimage routes were developing in the 5 th century CE.

In a sleepy corner of Rajasthan, local artists are restoring the region’s crumbling haveli mansions to their former frescoed ...

At 11 am on February 3, 1509 began a battle that changed the course of Indian history and turned the global spice trade war ...

At the height of its power between the eighth and fifteenth centuries, a united Muslim Empire included all North Africa ... dates have been located in others coastal areas along the trade routes. A ...

Often regarded as one of the most powerful women in Mughal history, Nur Jahan effectively co-ruled the empire, issuing royal decrees, controlling trade, and even leading military strategies.

Merchants are some of the most important members of your empire in Civilization VII, but how exactly do they work?