Question

describe how surat became an important port during mughal rule and why did it decline ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In 1514, the Portuguese traveler Duarte Barbosa described Surat as an important seaport, frequented by many ships from Malabar and various parts of the world. By 1520, the name of the city had become Surat. ... It was the most prosperous port in the Mughal empire, used for travel to the Hajj pilgrimage.

The following factors are responsible for the decline of Surat in the 17th century: Loss of markets and productivity because of the decline of the Mughal Empire. Control of the sea routes by the Portuguese.

Answer 2

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In 1514, the Portuguese traveler Duarte Barbosa described Surat as an important seaport, frequented by many ships from Malabar and various parts of the world. By 1520, the name of the city had become Surat. ... It was the most prosperous port in the Mughal empire, used for travel to the Hajj pilgrimage.

The following factors are responsible for the decline of Surat in the 17th century: Loss of markets and productivity because of the decline of the Mughal Empire. Control of the sea routes by the Portuguese.