Question

Make a list of import-export goods of the Mughal
era.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Items of export:

Cotton cloth was the most important item of export. European merchants exported ‘malmal’ (muslin) from Dhaka, silk from Banaras and cotton textiles from Surat, Ahmedabad and Madurai. Pepper from Malabar was eagerly sought after by foreign traders. It is estimated that towards the end of 17th century, India had about 25 per cent of the world’s market share in textile exports. Today it contributes less than 1 per cent.

Main items of import:

Horses, velvet, decorative goods, guns and gun powder, scents and wine were imported. India also imported dried and fresh fruits. Carpets were imported from Persia and horses from Arabia.

Answer 2

Explanation:

export

textiles

pepper

Indigo

import

horses

raw silk

rawsilk

corals

metals

stones