Question

what were the reasons of the decline of surat?

Answer 1

the loss of markets and productivity because of decline of mughal empire and control of sea routes by the portuguense.Competition from bombay where the english east india company shifted its headquarters in 1668

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Answer 2

Answer:

In those days Surat was known as the city of Kuber, the god of wealth. In 1664, Shivaji plundered Surat. This looted money was later used for the development and strengthening of the Maratha Empire. From that date Surat began to decline with the rise of British interests in Bombay and the city was again plundered by Shivaji in 1670.

Explanation:

In 1514, the Portuguese traveler Duarte Barbosa described Surat as an important port. Surat gradually began to decline in the 18th century. At that time both the British and the Dutch claimed control of Surat, but in 1800 it was taken over by the British.