16 greatest for the whole of India. Large numbers of horses are sent annually from Persia and Arabia to India. These are beautiful pure-bred Arabian horses given very special care by the Muslims in particular and are used by Muslims, Hindus and Christians all over India. They mainly come from Muscat, and Bahrain. The Arabian horses are known for their agility and immaculate origins. Large quantities of silk come from Persia together with all different kinds of carpets, medicinal herbs, diverse goods and monies. What the Persians get in return are the various types of textiles, porcelain, tin, sugar, indigo dye, and medicines. From Basra comes money in the form of silver coins and alloy, camel hair textiles, all other kinds of woven materials, saffron, paper and fabric. Also, via Basra, the Italian Venetians bring glassware, small jewelry and many other products from which the King may collect some customs. Hormuz also exported many kinds of goods to Basra, Syria, Mesopotamia, Turkey and Armenia.
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