The Silk Road during Mongol Rule

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting East and West, thriving during Mongol rule in the 13th and 14th centuries. The Mongols, under Genghis Khan and his successors, created a vast empire that fostered stability, known as the Pax Mongolica. This peace allowed safe passage for traders, facilitating the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and precious metals, as well as ideas and cultures. The Mongol postal system and infrastructure improvements enhanced communication and trade, contributing to economic prosperity and cultural exchange across Asia and into Europe, significantly shaping world history.