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  2. The term Malabar Coast, in historical contexts, refers to India's southwestern coast, which lies on the narrow coastal plain of Karnataka and Kerala between the Western Ghats range and the Arabian Sea. [17] The coast runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari on India's southern tip. India's southeastern coast is called the Coromandel Coast.

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  3. Kochi (Cochin) is the main port. A large part of the Malabar Coast fell within the ancient kingdom of Keralaputra (Chera dynasty). The Portuguese established several trading posts there and were followed by the Dutch in the 17th century and the French in the 18th.

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  4. Jan 29, 2024 · The coastal city of Kochi is another prominent port that played a pivotal role in shaping the history of maritime trade along the Malabar Coast. Its strategic location made it an ideal destination for traders dealing with valuable commodities such as spices and silk.

  5. Indian cities like Calicut, on the western coast of India (the Malabar Coast), were the busiest ports in the Indian Ocean. They were situated at a half-way point between the western and eastern halves of the ocean. Merchants could use the monsoon winds to make a round trip to Calicut and back in a single year.

  6. Muziris was a port city, among the earliest of its kind in the world. The history of Muziris starts from early 3000 BC when Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians came to the Malabar Coast in search for the spices.

  7. Jan 27, 2024 · The ancient port of Muziris, located on the northern part of the Malabar Coast, was particularly renowned for its role in connecting India with foreign lands such as Rome, Egypt, and Greece. This early settlement laid the foundation for a vibrant cultural exchange that would shape the history of the region.

  8. The coast runs from south of Goa to Cape Comorin on India's southern tip. The area is famous for its history as a major spice trade centre. This region was the port of first call for Vasco da Gama on his maiden voyage on the Cape Route.