Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period?
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- ATamraliptiCorrect
- BBroach
- CKalyan
- DCambray
Explanation
The correct answer is A because Tamralipti, located in present day West Bengal, was the most important seaport for north Indian trade during the Gupta period. It served as the primary gateway for maritime commerce with South East Asia, Sri Lanka, and China. While Broach, Kalyan, and Cambray were significant ports on the western coast that handled trade with the Roman Empire and Western Asia, Tamralipti was the dominant hub for the Gangetic valley and north Indian heartland under the Guptas. Famous Chinese travelers like Fa-Hien also recorded using Tamralipti for their return journeys.
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