Treaty of Surat

The Treaty of Surat, signed in 1615 between the Mughal Empire and the Portuguese, was an agreement that established friendly relations and defined their respective territories in India. It allowed the Portuguese to establish a factory (trading post) in Surat, which was a key trading city, and granted them certain privileges, such as the right to trade freely and protection for their merchants. In exchange, the Portuguese agreed to respect Mughal sovereignty and help maintain peace in the region. This treaty marked the beginning of formal Portuguese involvement in Indian trade and politics, though their influence remained limited.