Global+Relations

= __ **GLOBAL RELATIONS ** __By: CI   =

 ===The safavids traded with many different empires. Through their trade they added some of Turkey, Iraq, Central Asia, and all of Iran to its empire. Gaining control of them more opportunities to trade. Although trade was difficult with Europe. It became much easier after they acquired control of Iran, which was a major connection to Europe. ===

===There were many bazaars across the empire that allowed citizens access to a variety of good and merchandise. Although, throughout many dynasties The Bazaar of Esfahan was the capitol of the Safavids economic power. Bazaars are the heart of commerce. They were enclosed buildings that had stalls, each had a specifi good for the convience of shoppers. Caravansaries were attached to bazaars recieving goods by camels or mules. The difference between them was that goods were sold wholesale in the caravansaries, and for retail in the bazaars. === 

===Although the Safavids traded alot and were financially stable, there was a huge shortage of silver coins in circulation. Mostly silver coins were used to pay administrative costs, and by merchants for large trade deals, and sometimes to pay taxes. There were also copper coins. They were used by soldiers and urban lower classes. They only had one use though, trading for silver coins. Most people would just barter goods and services to recieve other goods. Finally the most rare was the gold coin. The few that there were, were hogged by elite empire officials. ===

