During the medieval era (400–1450 CE), trade flourished in the Indian Ocean basin. The rise of the Umayyad (661–750 CE) and Abbasid (750–1258) caliphates on the Arabian Peninsula provided a powerful western node for the trade routes. In addition, Islam valued merchants-the Prophet Muhammad himself was a trader and caravan leader-and wealthy Muslim cities created an enormous demand for luxury goods.
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