Correct option is B
The port of Surat, located in Gujarat, was known as the Babul Makka or "Gate of Makka" during the Mughal period. It earned this title because Surat was the main embarkation point for pilgrims traveling to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage.
During the Mughal Empire, Surat was a major trading port and a prosperous city. Its strategic location on the Arabian Sea made it a center of international trade, connecting India with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The port was renowned for its commercial and religious significance, particularly for its role in facilitating Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca.
