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1. Dayuan

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   Dayuan (also transcribed as Ferghana or Ta-yüan) was an ancient Central Asian kingdom situated in the fertile Ferghana Valley, generally corresponding to the territory now encompassing parts of modern Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Its historical significance stems primarily from its pivotal role in early Silk Road trade, particularly its monopoly over superior breeds of equine stock, which greatly intrigued the Han Dynasty…