Question

trace the history of masulipatnam as a centre of trade during the mediaeval period

Answer 1

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1. Masulipatnam was situated near the Bay of Bengal.
2. Its name derived from the contructor of gateway.
3. And gateway to the town name eyes of fish called Machali.
4. It was founded in 14th century by Arab.

Answer 2

Masulipatnam is situated on the Bay of Bengal on the river Krishna. It derived its name owning to the construction of a gateway to the town decorated with eyes of fish (also called machali). It was founded in the 14th century by the trading Arabs who found their way from Red Sea to Southern India. It is an important centre of trade as well as crafts like fabrics, jewellery etc. The fort at Masulipatnam was built by the Dutch and the port has a medium size fishing harbour which always bustled with activity.