Multiple choice

Surat was a gateway to __________.

  1. Mecca

  2. Burj Khalifa

  3. Hampi

  4. Masulipatanam
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Explanation

Surat was a major port city in Gujarat that served as the main gateway for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca (hajj) during the Mughal era. It was a crucial maritime trade center and embarkation point. Burj Khalifa is a modern Dubai skystower (anachronism), Hampi is inland, and Masulipatnam was another port but not specifically the Mecca gateway.

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