and mainte
7. Why did people from distant lands visit hyderabad
8. In what ways was craft production in cities like
Calcutta different from that in cities like jamshedpur
9. Compare any one of the cities described in this chapt
with a town or a village with which you are famili
Do you notice any similarities or differences?
10. What were the problems encountered by mercha
think some of these problems persist to
Let's discuss
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Answer:
7 ) People from distant lands visited Surat mainly due to its textile markets. Surat textiles were famous for its 'zari' work which had markets in Africa, West Asia and Europe. Many traders came to Surat to trade in its textiles. Secondly, Surat was a port town and hence was a gateway for trade with West Asia.
8 ) Craft production in cities like Calcutta was formally organized and planned by the European companies. In Thanjavur, the crafts persons were independent. Crafts persons in Calcutta were not free to sell their own crafts and textiles whereas in Thanjavur, the crafts persons were free to sell their products
10 ) Do you think some of these problems persist today? Answer: The merchants had to pass through many kingdoms and forests. They had fear of being robbed while passing through forests.
