In the context of Islamic architecture, a caravanserai refers to:
A) a hospice for the infirm.
B) a mosque for traveling merchants.
C) accommodation and markets for foreign merchants.
D) training and school for young children.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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A caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day's journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of commerce, information, and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa, and Southeastern Europe, most notably the Silk Road. They typically provided accommodation and other amenities for merchants and their animals, and sometimes included markets.

In the Context of Islamic Architecture, a Caravanserai Refers To