Towns, Traders And Craftspersons — Social Studies STD 7 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesTowns, Traders And Craftspersons3 Marks
Question
How did Masulipatnam become an important town?
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Answer
The town of Masulipatnam or Machilipatnam (meaning fish port town) was located on the delta of the Krishna river.
In 17th century, the town was an important centre of activity.
The port of Masulipatnam was constructed by the Dutch. William Methwold, a Factor of British East India Company described Masulipatnam as a small and unwalled town.
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