Question

Short answer on decline of surat

Answer 1

Surat which was an important trade centre during the Mughal period,began to decline towards the end of 17th century.

(a) Because of the decline of the Mughal empire,Surat faced huge loss of markets and productivity.

(b) The control of the sea routes went into the hands of Portuguese.

(c) Surat couldn't compete with Bombay where the East India Company shifted its headquarters in 1668.

Answer 2

1. Because of the decline of the Mughal Empire, Surat faced huge loss of markets and productivity .
2. The control of the sea routes went into the hands of Portuguese .
3. Surat could not complete with Bombay where the English East India Company shifted its headquarters in  1668.