Question

why Surat lost its important during Aurangzebs rule



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Answer 1

Answer:

Towards the end of the 17th century, Surat began to decline as the trade capital because of many reasons like the decline of the Mughal Empire and resulting in the loss of markets and productivity, control over the sea routes by the Portuguese and competition from Bombay (present day Mumbai) as the East India Company .

Answer 2

In 17th century, loss of markets and productivity because of the decline of the Mughal emperor . control of the routes by the Portuguese and competition from Bombay as the East India company.