Make short notes (4 points each) on the following: Hampi, Surat, Masulipatnam.
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Answer:Surat is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It used to be a large seaport and is now the commercial and economic center in South Gujarat, which is famous for its diamonds and textile Industries and as a shopping centre for apparels and accessories. It is the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration in India. It is the administrative capital of the Surat district. The city is located 284 kilometres (176 mi) south of the state capital, Gandhinagar; 265 kilometres (165 mi) south of Ahmedabad; and 289 kilometres (180 mi) north of Mumbai. The city centre is located on the Tapti River, close to Arabian Sea
Explanation:
Explanation:
Hampi :
the town of hampi in karnataka is identified with the Vijayanagar kingdom. it is situated on the bank of river tungabhadra and surrounded on other three side by rocks. for about 30 years Hampi remained the capital of Vijayanagar rulers. cotton and spices were produced in abundance in hampi.
surat:
surat was a chief trading centre and seaport during the medieval period.. It was always frequented by ships coming from the malabar coast. Here many famous indutries were located such as textiles, paper mills, cotton, handlooms etc. Due to this it is often called the Manchester of the East.
Masulipatnam :
masulipatnam is a port city which was originally knownas machilipatnam because the gateway to the city was decorated with the eyes of fish. this port city was important for its carpet weaving industry, kalamkari tectiles, printing by means of vegetables dyes and scientified instruments.