All right. So back during Akbar's rule, the Mughals had launched a trade expedition to China. This was not successful, but Akbar wanted to try again, given that they knew nothing about China, yet we're aware of its location. Though this would not come to pass, what if it did? How would the Chinese approach an Asian power that would see itself as equal? It's postulated that the Mughal Empire may have been the richest power in the world at one point, which is a big deal. How would China react to that?
I can't see the Chinese relegating the Mughals to Canton, and Thande has informed me that China has had a respect for India due to Buddhism, so what would the arrival of Muslims do? Given that China had a fairly large Muslim population, it's not new, but would seeing its effect on India change some stuff?
If the Mughals are able to secure trade with China, how does that affect the Qing Empire? Could the Mughals play the Qing off of the Ming with weapons? Could they serve as mediators?
And also, what was South India's relationship with the Chinese like? Traditionally, you can see an architectural influence in Kerala being present, and China did for sure trade there.