Question

Locate the important trading centres of 18th century in India on a map

Answer 1

Answer:

During the first half of the eighteenth century, the boundaries of the Mughal Empire were

reshaped by the emergence of a number of independent kingdoms. In this post, we will read about the emergence of new political groups in the subcontinent during the first half of the eighteenth century – roughly from 1707, when Aurangzeb died, till the third battle of Panipat in 1761.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

• In 18th century the important traditional trading centers in India are Surat, Calicut, Hoogly, and Masulipatnam.

Explanation:

• In 18th century the important traditional trading centers in India are Surat, Calicut, Hoogly, and Masulipatnam. These places gradually declined and gave rise to new towns like Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
• The best sea route used in 18th century for trading is the Indian Ocean.
• The Persian gulf and the Red sea was connected to India by the port of Surat.
• The trade center Eastern coast  Masulipatnam was which lay between Hoogly and Coromandel coast.
• The various ports in Malabar coast like Cochin, Calicut, Onore and Cannanore were traded with chinese and Arabs.
• Cotton Textile items like raw silk and silk fabrics was mainly exported in 18th century from India.
• And also opium, wheat, sugar, pepper, precious stones were also exported from India in 18th century.

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