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Silk Road was first established for military and political purpose instead of trade.
The Silk Road originated in the 2nd century BC : ancient China seek allies to fight against Xiongnu's repeated invasion.
Zhang Qian was sent by Han Wudi to the Western Regions. He was first the first person to travel Silk Road on this diplomatic mission in the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220).
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