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Originally Posted by Ancient History Addict To add to that, a Sogdian letter found in Dunhuang showing that there is significant Indian merchant class presence in China in 300 AD. I assume that the Indians are referring to the Ghanhara merchant class based in modern day northern Pakistan. |
Sogdians are an iranic people from central asia. Unless the letter mentioned Indians I have no idea why you think that suggests Indian merchant presence.