Surat was the hub of commerce and trade in the medieval times. On an average, a hundred ships of different countries could be found anchored at its port. There were several retail and wholesale shops selling cotton, textile companies, magnificent buildings and innumerable pleasure parks in the city. But at the end of 17th century, the prosperity of Surat began to decline. Why? *
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1. Due to control of the sea routes by the Portuguese
2. Due to competition from Bombay (present-day Mumbai) where the English East India Company shifted its headquarters
3. Due to loss of markets and productivity because of the decline of the Mughal Empire
4. All of the above
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4. All of the above.
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