Question

why did machlipatnam lose its importance as a port town by the 18th century

Answer 1

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◆ Machlipatnam Port was one of the biggest commercial trade of the region.

◆ It was through this port that the diamonds purchased at Golconda were taken to England.

◆ It lost its importance because of wars, natural calamities and pestilence.

◆ In 1648-49, the East India Company sanctioned some money for the development of Machilipatnam port.

◆ It was just half of what was sanctioned for developing the port at Madras and signalled a period of decline for the Machilipatnam port.

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Answer 2

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Machilipatnam lost its importance as a port town by the 18th century because English East India Company concentrating on bigger port cities.