What actions did Ottoman officials take to assist the caravan trade transporting goods from China to the Ottoman heartland?
A) Officials oversaw the raising of camel herds to rent to merchants.
B) Officials sent soldiers to accompany caravans to protect them from bandits.
C) Officials forced nomadic desert peoples to adopt settled,agricultural lifestyles.
D) Officials established caravan stations for travelers' refreshment and protection.

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Ottoman officials established caravan stations, known as caravanserais, which provided rest, refreshment, and protection for travelers and their animals, facilitating the caravan trade.

What Actions Did Ottoman Officials Take to Assist the Caravan