Which city is also called the gateway of Mecca?

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Surat is frequently referred to as the entryway to Mecca due to the large number of pilgrim ships leaving from here. During the Mughal Empire, Surat in Gujarat and Cambay in Ahmedabad served as the epicentre of western trade. Surat made it possible to trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Ormuz. The Surat textiles, which were distinguished by their gold lace borders, were sold in markets in West Asia, Africa, and Europe (zari). John Fryer learned that the city of Surat acted as a hub for both Indian and foreign trade during his visit there in 1674. Due to its history of producing textiles, particularly silk, Surat is regarded as the nation's textile capital or the Silk City of India.

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