During the Empire, trade greatly expanded between India and other parts of the world. Indian merchants often served as middlemen between traders from the West and those from. was an important trade good, and it often passed through Indian hands before moving to other regions. This growth in trade resulted in wealth and the development of India's first system.
Indian merchants connected traders from the West with traders from China. Silk was an important good in this trade and often passed through India on its way to other regions. Therefore, the correct choice is China.
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