The discussion of the film Chhava on the recently released Chhatrapati Shivaji is discussed everywhere. Aurangzeb was an emperor, so he was not a businessman. But Aurangzeb was the person due to which the East India Company in India got permission to set up a factory. Trade and business in India used to operate under a complex system during Aurangzeb's rule (1658–1707). The Mughal Empire was one of the largest economies in the world at that time, and had an important role in business.

Aurangzeb's rule used to earn by copying the Qur'an and selling caps. Apart from this, Veeraji Vora, a Gujarati businessman, also helped Mughal Aurangzeb. Even during the reign of Aurangzeb, the East India Company was allowed to trade in India. Mughal Emperor Jahangir had allowed the company to set up a factory in Surat in the year 1613. Was allowed to do business.

This was how business

During the reign of Aurangzeb, trade was mainly operated by local traders, baniis, moneylenders and foreign companies (such as British, Portuguese, Dutch and French). Major business items in India were cotton, spices, tea, silk, diamonds, pearls, ivory, metals and workmanship items. Big traders and businessmen used to do business by obtaining permission from the Mughal court.

What work did Veerji Vora do?

The names of influential businessmen in Indian history have left an indelible mark on the economic situation of the country. These influential businessmen also include the name of Veerji Vora. Veerji Vora was a Gujarati businessman. While operating from 1619 to 1670s, Veerji Vora had a great impact on the business scenario of his time. Veerji Vora's business included many facilities like wholesale trade, banking and money borrowing i.e. loan.

Loan given to East India Company

The Gujarati businessman gave loans to both Dutch East India Company and British East India Company to increase business. Veerji Vora had created an individual net worth of about $ 8 million during his reign. His business was spread across the country and his business was also run in the ports of the main southeast Asian, Red Sea and Persian Gulf.