WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc. any group traveling in or as if in a caravan and using a specific mode of transportation, as pack animals or motor vehicles: a caravan of trucks; a camel caravan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The word caravan comes from the Persian karwan meaning “group of desert travelers.” A caravan can be a large group of people traveling together in one long line. It’s also the term used for a camper that has a living area in it.

Detailed explanation-3: -also : a train of pack animals. : a group of vehicles traveling together (as in a file) : a covered wagon or motor vehicle equipped as traveling living quarters. British : trailer sense 1b. caravan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The caravan trade of the nineteenth century opened up the interior, bringing many African peoples into the world economy as suppliers of ivory or slaves or producers of food or local products that provisioned caravans. The pioneers of all the major routes were African traders.

Detailed explanation-5: -Caravan: A large group of people travelling from one place to another.