INteresting , read :)

I was reading about the Mongol Empire and I was shocked at how much it spread out. It was the largest continuous land empire throughout history. My attention then was caught by the silk road. If any of you know about Ancient Asian history, my question is in what ways did the Mongol empire influence this silk road.., how was it such a huge impact? how did they participate in this important trade route... I know that the fall of the silk road was when the Mongol Empire fell too so there was a connection there...

Please let me know what you think...