Question

how can we say surat became an important commercial centre?

Answer 1

Explanation:

ent developed in the medieval times for use in trade and credit transactions) of Surat were honoured in markets of Cairo in Egypt, Basra in Iraq, and Antwerp in Belgium.

Towards the end of the 17th century, Surat began to decline as the trade capital because of many reasons like the decline of the Mughal Empire and resulting in the loss of markets and productivity, control over the sea routes by the Portuguese and competition from Bombay (present day Mumbai) as the East India Company shifted its headquarters there in 1668. However, Surat is a bustling commercial centre of Gujarat today

Answer 2

Answer:

yes above answer is correct