About Honnavar
Honnavar is a port town in Coastal Karnataka known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The port hosted foreign traders from the Arab world, as well as later from European countries such as Portugal, England and the Netherlands. The 14th century Moroccan traveler Ibn Batutta stopped in the port during his voyage. The principal export from Honnavar was black pepper. The early traders in the town were of mixed arab and Indian descent. During the European domination of the Indian Ocean trade the Portuguese and the English built warehouses at the port.
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