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What was Surat also known as?
What was Surat also known as?
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B Gateway to the West
C Gateway to Mecca
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. Many Europeans, including the British were operating from this hub by the 16th century. In fact, some of them had settled down over there.
B Gateway to the West
C Gateway to Mecca
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. Many Europeans, including the British were operating from this hub by the 16th century. In fact, some of them had settled down over there.
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