slave trade was when the masters that owned the slaves would sale them and other masters would buy them.
Yes, slavery and domestic servitude was in practice during the Mughal period, regardless of gender. The Mughals often preyed on fellow Muslims to fuel their slave trade.
Bondage, servitude, slavery.
Servant.
In the 1600s, the East African slave trade was characterized by the capture and sale of individuals primarily from the interior regions, who were then transported to coastal trading ports such as Kilwa and Zanzibar. This trade was driven by demand from Arab traders, who sought slaves for labor in plantations, domestic servitude, and the Indian Ocean trade network. The trade significantly impacted local societies, leading to increased warfare and the disruption of communities. The introduction of European involvement further intensified the scale and brutality of the slave trade during this period.
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Both the intra-African slave trade and the Atlantic slave trade involved the capture and forced movement of individuals, primarily for labor. A key similarity was the exploitation of vulnerable populations, often through warfare or social strife. However, the Atlantic slave trade was characterized by its scale and brutality, involving the transatlantic journey known as the Middle Passage, which subjected enslaved individuals to horrific conditions. In contrast, the intra-African trade often involved different systems of servitude, with some individuals retaining certain rights or opportunities for integration into society.
The slave trade with Asia primarily involved the trafficking of enslaved individuals from regions such as Africa and the Indian subcontinent to various parts of Asia, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This trade was often linked to the broader global slave trade, with many enslaved individuals being forced into labor in agriculture, domestic service, and industries like sugar and textiles. Unlike the transatlantic slave trade, which predominantly involved African slaves to the Americas, the Asian slave trade was characterized by diverse sources and destinations, reflecting the complex socio-economic dynamics of the region. Additionally, practices such as indentured servitude also played a role in labor systems across Asia.
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Slave families were split up and sold as part of the domestic slave trade.
The system of indentured servitude was gradually replaced by chattel slavery in the Americas, where enslaved people were treated as property and exploited for forced labor. This transition occurred as demand for labor increased, and the transatlantic slave trade became more established as a means of obtaining cheap, unfree labor.
the slave trade was abolished in 1807.
After the trans-Atlantic slave trade was declared illegal and later eliminated, it was replaced by legitimate trade (non-slave trade).