With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were…

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
  1. ports handling foreign trade
  2. capitals of powerful kingdoms
  3. places of exquisite stone art and architecture
  4. important Buddhist pilgrimage centres

Solution

During the Gupta era, Ghantasala and Kadura (east coast) and Chaul (west coast) were prominent ports engaged in foreign trade with South-east Asia, Mediterranean and West Asia. Answer: (a).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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