With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
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Answer: Option 1 — Ports handling foreign trade
During the Gupta period (c. 320–550 CE), Ghantasala and Kadura on the eastern coast (Andhra region) and Chaul on the western coast (Maharashtra) were prominent maritime centers engaged in overseas trade. These ports facilitated commerce with Southeast Asia, Western Asia, and the Roman world, trading in textiles, spices, ivory, and other commodities.
📝 Short Notes: Major Ports of Ancient India (Gupta Period)
| Port | Location | Trade Links | Main Commodities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghantasala | Eastern coast (Andhra Pradesh) | Southeast Asia, Roman Empire | Textiles, spices, ivory |
| Kadura | Eastern coast (Andhra region) | Southeast Asia | Textiles, spices, precious stones |
| Chaul | Western coast (Maharashtra) | Western Asia, Arabia | Cotton textiles, spices |
| Barbaricum | Indus delta | Western Asia, Rome | Indigo, cotton, silk |
| Barygaza (Bharuch) | Gujarat coast | Rome, Arabia, East Africa | Textiles, spices, gems |
| Muziris | Kerala coast | Rome, Arabia | Pepper, spices, pearls |
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