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Gulf of Khambayat, featured to the right

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Triangle shaped dhow, used for sailing in Gujarat

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Many gems were traded from Gujarat, including these carnelians

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Cambay/Khambayat
- Indian subcontinent's most dominant port
- Many sailors lived here for trading purposes, so when members of other regions visited, there was a melting pot for cultures
- Shift in market, because India was dominated by land-based trade, this opened up maritime trade

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Assisted in cultural exchange with other regions

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Assisted in cultural exchange with other regions

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Popularized trading ports in the Indian Ocean Trade Network

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Popularized trading ports in the Indian Ocean Trade Network

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Cotton (flourishing supply)

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Expertise in maritime affairs
- Many members of society were well versed in seafare, assisting in trade
- Coastal centers linked Gujarat to several towns and villages for trade
- Region of Cambay had many sailors that worked with merchants for the trade network
- This created a sort of niche for Gujarat, especially in Cambay, making it known for seafare/maritime trade.

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Pearls, Silks, Perfumes

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Good agricultural hub
- Provided resources to trade with other regions
- Opened up new markets that had not been previously focused on in the Indian Ocean Network
- This new agricultural market allowed for the city to grow in popularity

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Red orange semi precious stone carnelian (found in mines then transported to Mesopotamian sites)

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Elaborate marble slabs

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What were the primary goods being traded by Gujarat?

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What were the primary goods being traded by Gujarat?

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What role did Gujarat play in the Indian Ocean trading network?

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What role did Gujarat play in the Indian Ocean trading network?