Western Ports and Trade Mix: facts and a 5-question quiz

Surat, Cambay, Bombay and Diu: a mixed quiz on India's western ports. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 15th-18th century. Region: Gujarat, Maharashtra. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Surat: Surat was India's main port in the early 17th century.
• Bombay: Bombay was part of the 1661 marriage treaty and was formally handed to England in 1665.
• Diu Fort: The Portuguese built it in 1535.
• Surat was sacked by Shivaji in 1664.: He raided Surat twice, in 1664 and 1670.
• Khambhat (Cambay): Cambay exported textiles and indigo.

Quick answers

What should I know about Surat? Surat was India's main port in the early 17th century.

What should I know about Bombay? Bombay was part of the 1661 marriage treaty and was formally handed to England in 1665.

What should I know about Diu Fort? The Portuguese built it in 1535.

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