Question

why surat was called as the emporium of western trade and how it came to an end​

Answer 1

Answer:

It was an emporium of western trade during the Mughal period. It was the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. ... The textiles of Surat were famous for their gold lace borders (zari) and had a market in West Asia, Africa and Europe. The state built numerous rest- houses in the city.

Answer 2

Answer:

Surat (Gujarat) was the emporium of western trade during the Mughal period. ... Surat was called the gateway for trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. It was also called the gate to Mecca because many pilgrim ships set sail from here. The city was cosmopolitan, i.e. people from all castes and creeds lived here.