Question

C) Why did Surat began to decline in the 17th century?

d) The qutubshahi rulers of Golconda imposed royal monopolies on which commodities.

e) How were Mandapas useful to kings?​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. a) Because of the decline of the Mughal Empire, Surat faced a huge loss of markets and productivity.

b)The control of the sea routes went into the hands of Portuguese.

c) Surat could not complete with Bombay where the English East India Company shifted its headquarters in 1668.