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Baghdad trading trip - Justinian the Average

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November 2nd 1199
My name is Justinian the average, and I am a trader who travels to various different places in order to, well, trade. I am currently working under the Western Chalukya empire. I am looking to trade with baghdad, the major trading city in what is turning into an intellectual, economical, and political powerhouse. Since way back in the Gupta empire we have not really been in that position of power, ... read more

Middle East » Iraq » East » Baghdad

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Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a... ... read more