Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period?
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- ACalicut
- BBroach
- CCambay
- DSuratCorrect
Explanation
Surat was known as Babul Makka or the Gate of Mecca during the Mughal period because it was the primary port from which Muslim pilgrims departed for the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Located on the western coast of India, Surat was a major hub for international trade and maritime travel under the Mughals. Its strategic location and well established sea routes made it the most important point of transit for travelers heading toward the holy city of Mecca.
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