Name the centre of silk in india during 18th century which became the capital of west Bengal
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Murshidabad
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- Murshidabad became the centre of silk production during the 18th century. In 1704 it became the capital of Bengal under the order of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
- The Nawab Murshid Qulī Khan of Bengal named the capital as Makhsudabad. The place became very prosperous with its production of silk and weaving centre.
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During the 18th century, Murshidabad grew as an important center of silk production.
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- The center was named the capital of West Bengal by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and the Nawab Murshid Quili Kham renamed the city Makhsudabad.
- Situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi, the city produced high-quality silk with the favourable weather conditions and available skilled labor.
- The city rose to prominence during the 18th century but fell into oblivion with the emergence of the readymade cotton market. The silk could not compete with the cheap and easily available readymade clothes.
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