Question

Why did Surat ,Masuliputnam and Hampi declined?

Answer 1

Answer:

Surat began to decline as the trade capital because of many reasons like the decline of the Mughal Empire and resulting in the loss of markets and productivity, control over the sea routes by the Portuguese and competition from Bombay (present day Mumbai) as the East India Company shifted its headquarters there in 1668.

In the 18th century, Masulipatnam declined and lost its merchants and prosperity as the Company traders moved to Bombay, Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) and Madras (present-day Chennai).

Hampi, the cultural capital, started declining after the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, as it was defeated by the Deccani Sultans- rulers of the Golconda, Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Berar and Bidar.

Answer 2

Answer:

Towards the end of the 17th century, Surat began to decline as the trade capital because of many reasons like the decline of the Mughal Empire and resulting in the loss of markets and productivity, control over the sea routes by the Portuguese and competition from Bombay (present day Mumbai) as the East India Company...