Olympiad Test: Towns, Traders and Craftspersons - 2 - Class 7 MCQ

The text mentions that Surat declined towards the end of the 17th century due to factors such as the shift of the English East India Company headquarters to Bombay.

The text mentions that Craftspersons of Bidar were famed for their inlay work in copper and silver.

Fort St. George served as the superior residency for European rulers, Bombay shifted the English East India Company headquarters, and Madras was a centre of intense activity in the 17th century.

The decline of Surat was influenced by various factors, including competition from other port cities, loss of markets due to the Mughal Empire's decline, and control of sea routes by the Portuguese.

Masulipatnam is associated with the delta of the Krishna River, and Surat is associated with the Gulf of Ormuz.

Aurangzeb annexed Golconda, Shah Jahan fused Mughal architecture, and Vijayanagara fell into ruin after defeat by Deccani Sultans.

The text mentions that Surat, during the Mughal period, was a significant emporium of western trade, and the Portuguese, along with other European nations, had a presence there.

Masulipatnam is situated on the delta of the Krishna River.

Hampi is associated with the Virupaksha Temple, and Thanjavur is associated with the Brihadeeswarar Temple.