Question

why surat is called the gate to mecca

Answer 1

Surat was called the gate 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 pilgrims from mecca comes to Surat.The sea port of Mecca is at Surat.

Surat was an important commercial town which became important center for commercial activities .located near the sea it became the hub of economic activities whereby goods could be traded easily.it is famous for prduction of silk and cotton mills to .it is called the silk city of india