- It was the principal port city for trade with the Mughal Empire.
-Located on the west coast of India, it served as a hub for European traders from the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French.
Other locations:
- Bengal: Europeans set up trading posts in the Bengal region, particularly at the ports of Hooghly and Dhaka, to access textiles, cotton, and jute.
- Coromandel Coast: The Coromandel Coast, located on the southeastern coast of India, attracted European traders seeking cotton textiles, spices, and precious stones.
- Masulipatam: A significant port in the Mughal Empire, was known for its trade in textiles and diamonds.
- Calcutta: Gradually gained prominence as a trading center, later becoming a major port under the British East India Company.