Question

discuss the importance of the port cities during British period​

Answer 1

Explanation:

During 17 to 18 century CE, many cities in world lack road systems and vehicles. Thus, the cheapest way to travel and trade was by ships by ports. Thus, there was given importance to port cities.

Answer 2

Port cities were the most important centres of British trading activites. From Calcutta or Kolkata, Bombay and Madras, raw materials were sent to Britain. Similarly, British finished goods, including Lancashire cotton, entered India mainly through these ports. These ports also played a key role in further distribution of British goods to different parts in India.