What led to decline of Hampi and Surat. Explain with two examples each.
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What led to decline of Hampi and Surat. Explain with two examples each.
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Answer:
The following factors are responsible for the decline of Surat in the 17th century:
Loss of markets and productivity because of the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Control of the sea routes by the Portuguese.
Competition from Bombay (Mumbai of the present times) where the East India Company shifted its headquarters in 1668
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