Question

what led to the decline of masulipatnam towards the end of 18th century

NCERT. History Chapter 6. class 7​

Answer 1

Answer:

Decline of Masulipatnam

It was felt that the new Company trade centres should combine political, administrative and commercial roles. Masulipatnam lost both its merchants and prosperity and declined in the course of the 18th century as the Company traders moved to Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The new policy of East india company was that it was not enough if a port had connection with the production centres , it should also have political, administrative and commercial roles . As the company moved to Bombay, Calcutta and Madras masulipatnam/machlipatnam lose its prosperity and merchant and led to the the decline