Sogdian was used to facilitate trade between those who spoke different languages along the Silk Road, which is why native speakers of Sogdian were employed as translators in Tang China. The Sogdians also ended up circulating spiritual beliefs and texts, including those of Buddhism and Christianity, thanks to their ability to communicate to many people in the region through their native language.
sogdian was used to facilitate trade between those who spoke different languages along the silk road which is why native speakers of sogdian were employed as translators in tang china the sogdians also ended up circulating spiritual beliefs and texts including those of buddhism and christianity thanks to their ability to communicate to many people in the region through their native language