Question

Why has surat been called the gateway of mecca for?

Answer 1

Answer:

The following points may help you:

a.. Surat was an important commercial town which became an important center of commercial activities. Located near the sea it became the hub of economic activities whereby goods could be traded via sea route

b. Portuguese, English, Dutch has set up their factories in Surat.

c. Surat had a flourishing business of cotton textiles which was exported on a large scale to West Asia, Africa and Europe

d. It became gate to Mecca , because many pilgrim ships set sail from here to the holy place.

e.Surat was famous for its textiles, its zari work., which was in huge demand in Africa, Europe.

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Answer 2

Surat was called the ‘Gate of Mecca’ because many ships sailed for pilgrimage from Surat