Question

Why surat has been called the gate to mecca

Answer 1

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The surat has been called the gateway of mecca because pilgrims from mecca comes to Surat. The sea port of Mecca is at Surat..

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Answer 2

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