Question

class 7th
chapter name- towns, traders and craft persons

a) Where is Surat located?

b) What were the specific features which made Surat an important town during the medieval era?

c) what reasons led to the deadline of surat as an important trading center in the medieval era?
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) Gujrat

b) Surat has also been called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim ships set sail from here. In the 17th century the Portuguese, Dutch and English had their factories and warehouses at Surat. The textiles of Surat were famous for their

gold lace borders (zari) and had a market in West Asia, Africa and Europe.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a) Gujarat

b) Surat has also been called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim ships set sail from here. In the 17th century the Portuguese, Dutch and English had their factories and warehouses at Surat. The textiles of Surat were famous for their gold lace borders (zari) and had a market in West Asia, Africa and Europe.

c) The History of Surat dates back hundreds of years.The city was founded in the late medieval period, and gradually became an important port in the Mughal Empire. The Maratha rulers defeated the Mughals during the Battle of Surat. Later, the Dutch ruled the area and the city became known as Dutch Suratte.