what is meant by silk route?
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The Silk Route was a series of ancient trade networks that connected China and the Far East with countries in Europe and the Middle East. The route included a group of trading posts and markets that were used to help in the storage, transport, and exchange of goods. It was also known as the Silk Road.
silk route was a trade link between India and Tibetans in the past when British had the upper hand in india. Basically silk route got name from the Chinese silk that was believed to be finest silk in those times. However silk route is more than just a route. Silk route is the sole reason for the developement of several places along its route. Some of the major towns in Eastern himalaya like kalimpong was developed due to silk route and it's extension...