Question

the merchants felt that the trade was not profitable !why​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

→ In 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured the city of Constantinople. As a result, all the trade routes connecting the city of Constantinople came under the control of Turks. The Turks started levying too many taxes on the goods passing through these routes. Reluctantly, the merchants felt that the trade was not profitable