During the Kublai Khan`s (1215-1294) reign, on period called Mongolian peace (Pax Mongolica), China experienced economic growth and cultural diffusion. China was opened to cultural and religious diversity. He restructured China`s political structure and developed its literature and architectural style.
By doing that, China became an important cultural transmission in a constant seek of talented craftsmen and artisans to work under their civil service. As a result of this new politics, the Italian Marco Polo worked under Khan`s court for more than a decade. Marco won the emperor`s favor and was sent on special missions all over the region.
