The Turkoman period of the Aq Qoyunlu was one of the most brilliant periods in Iran's history, both in terms of regional and supra-regional governance. This relationship extended beyond the political sphere, with trade playing a crucial role in politics. Politics served the interests of business. Iran's position also justified its role as a commercial mediator between East and West. Raw silk and its textiles became important commodities in trade relations with both the West and the East during the Turkoman period. This article aims to shed light on the role of silk and its related goods as strategic trade commodities in East-West relations. The Aq Qoyunlu's political and commercial delegations to the courts of India and China highlight the significance of the silk trade in the international system of that period. This article identifies silk as a central medium of communication between East and West and traces its presence in the international markets of neighboring countries, particularly in Bursa, as well as in the major domestic markets of Tabriz, Hormuz, Yazd, and Baghdad. The study demonstrates that silk was a strategic commodity during this period. The Aq Qoyunlu Turkomans understood this well and can be regarded as pioneers who moved beyond regional relations and engaged in global trade by leveraging Iran's intermediary position. To avoid focusing solely on political relations, the analysis emphasizes the silk trade, despite the limited data available in this area.
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MLA
Smaeal Hassanzadeh. "Iran’s Silk Trade During the Turkoman Period;
A Bridge between East and West". Journal of Iranian Islamic Period History, 15, 39, 2024, 27-54. doi: 10.22034/jiiph.2023.55349.2409
HARVARD
Hassanzadeh, S. (2024). 'Iran’s Silk Trade During the Turkoman Period;
A Bridge between East and West', Journal of Iranian Islamic Period History, 15(39), pp. 27-54. doi: 10.22034/jiiph.2023.55349.2409
VANCOUVER
Hassanzadeh, S. Iran’s Silk Trade During the Turkoman Period;
A Bridge between East and West. Journal of Iranian Islamic Period History, 2024; 15(39): 27-54. doi: 10.22034/jiiph.2023.55349.2409
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