Question

why did the European trading companies set up Trade Centre in coastal area

Answer 1

they set up trade Centre in coastal ares bz during colonial rule they have to transport and export materials form 1 country to another and it becomes easy form coastal areas

Answer 2

The European trading companies set up trade centre in costal areas :-

1. The European trade was martaime trade
2. It was easy for the ships to carry the goods,back home
3. Some Indian Goods like spices and cotton were cheaply available near costal areas