Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?

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It was the gateway of trade with West Asia

It was famous for its zari textiles

It had numerous buildings

All of the above

answer is D.

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People from distant lands visited Surat because it was the gateway of trade with West Asia, famous for its zari textiles and had numerous buildings. Surat facilitated trade with West Asia via the Gulf of Hormuz. Since many pilgrim ships used to leave for Mecca from Surat, it has often been referred to as the entrance to Mecca. The market for cotton textiles was substantial in Surat. Surat's textiles were well-known for having borders made of zari, or gold lace, and they found a market in West Asia, Africa, and Europe. There were plenty of rest areas for the tourists. Numerous amusement parks and magnificent structures drew visitors from far-off locations.

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