The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are sometimes referred to as the "Gunpowder Empires" because of their use of gunpowder when conquering. These empires would have not been exposed to gunpowder had it not been for
Explanation: Silk Roads was an ancient way of the trade routes, it was established during the Han Dynasty of China, and linked the regions of the ancient world in commerce.
