Question

why was surat known as gateway to the west

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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