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Historically, what role did coastal cities play in the economic areas of empires?

Answer:

1. Historically, the big cities were built near the coastal areas from the old age empire due to reasons of easy movement and worldwide trade.

2. Due to economic development, coastal cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai got importance and favour.

3. Primary commodities could be easily exported and manufactured goods could be imported at low cost.

4. These cities became prime link between economic centres throughout the world, as Goa was link to Portugal, Chennai and Kolkata with Eastern Asia, Fizi, China etc.