During the 17th century, the city of Masulipatnam was the center of activity as this city was being attempted to get into the control of Dutch & East India Companies. The reason behind this attempt was that Qutb Shahi rulers of Golconda had created an imposition on the sale of spices & textiles, which led to the strong competition between various trading companies.As a result, the city has gained popularity & prosperity.
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Hence, we explained the reason behind the popularity & prosperity of the city of Masulipatnam.
