Question

d During the Mughal period which city was known as Emporium of Western trade?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Surat in Gujarat was the emporium of western trade during the Mughal period along with Cambay (present- day Khambat) and somewhat later, Ahmedabad. Surat was the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. Surat has also been called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim ships set sail from here.

Answer 2

Answer:

Surat is the answer

Explanation:

Surat in Gujarat was the emporium of western trade during the Mughal period along with Cambay (present- day Khambat) and somewhat later, Ahmedabad. Surat was the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. Surat has also been called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim ships set sail from here.