Question

Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?​

Answer 1

Answer:

People from distant lands visited Surat because it was the gateway of trade with west Asia. It was also famous for its Zari textiles which had a huge market in west Asia, Africa and Europe.

Answer 2

(i) surat was the most important medieval port on the West coast of Indian subcontinent.

(ii) It was the emporium of western trade during the mughal period.

(iii) Surat was the Gateway for trade with with west Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz.

(iv) Surat has also been called the gate of Mecca, because many Pilgrim ships get sail from here.

(v) There were also several retail and wholesale shops selling cotton textiles.

(vi) Surat was famous for the textiles with gold lace borders (zari).

• Due to all such reasons, many people from distant lands visited Surat.