A merchant from Calicut is reported to have helped the rise of the Jeddah port in Saudi Arbia as a major centre of trade in the 15 th century, according to historian Mahmood Kooria. “Till then ...

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formerly known as Calicut, is often hailed as the gateway to Kerala's Malabar coastline. Its rich trading legacy led explorer Vasco da Gama to discover this vibrant port city back in 1498 AD while ...