Question

Why Was Surat as Gateway to the west in medieval India​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Surat- A gateway to the West. 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.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Surat was considered to be the gateway to Mecca as many pilgrim ships left from its coast. Before Surat lost its glory, Surat was called 'the gateway to the west'. Before the advent of colonial rule in India, Surat was the busiest trading hub on the west coast.