________ was one of the important sources of trade from the Indian Ocean on the west coast in the 17th century.

Surat was one of the important sources of the trade from the Indian Ocean on the west coast in the 17th century. Surat was a trading port and a commercial trading center that is located on the west coast of India. Various commodities such as indigo, spices, clothes, and goods imported from Europe were sold in its markets.