Question

why did the port of Surat declined by the end of 18th century ​

Answer 1

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The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century on account of the growing power of European companies in trade with India. ... This led to a decline of the old ports of Surat and Hoogly from where local merchants had operated. Exports slowed and local banks here went bankrupt.

Answer 2

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The port of Surat declined by the end of the 18th century on account of the growing power of European companies in trade with India. The port of Surat was an important pre-colonial port. It connected India to the Gulf and Red Sea ports.