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AP World History: Modern
Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Topic 2.3
What might have happened if the Mughal Empire had taken control of all Indian Ocean trade routes during its peak?
Sea piracy becomes a pressing issue as disgruntled traders take desperate actions against the Mughals' monopoly.
There would be significant disruptions in trade, causing widespread economic depression across Asia.
European colonial powers would conquer India much earlier to gain control over these routes.
The wealth and influence of the Mughal empire could have extended far beyond the Indian subcontinent, influencing global politics.
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AP World History: Modern - 2.3 Exchange in the Indian Ocean
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