Question

Give reason.
1. Merchants organised themselves into guilds.
2. Masulipatnam is called so.
3. Surat is often called the Manchester of the East.​

Answer 1

(1)

a) Merchants had to travel over many territories and hence they moved in groups.

b) They formed guilds in order to defend their activities.

c) These guilds traded widely both within the country and also with China and Southeast Asia.

(2)

Machilipatnam is known for its Kalamkari textiles and paintings created using vegetable dyes. As a kalam (pen) is used in the technique of painting, it was called "Kalamkari Painting". During the 17th century, western traders were attracted by this art.

(3)

Surat is called the " MANCHESTER OF EAST" because it is Hub of Textile industries and Diamond Industries and surat is most fastest growth city of India.

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