With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, kadura and Chaul were well known as [2020]

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, kadura and Chaul were well known as

ports handling foreign trade.
capitals of powerful kingdoms.
places of exquisite stone art and architecture.
important Buddhist pilgrimage centres.

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

Prominent sea ports of the Gupta era included Tamralipti, Arikamedu, Muziris, Sopara, Chaul (23 miles to the south of Mumbai, West coast), kadura, and Kontakossylla (Ghantasala, Andhra coast) all of which were well connected via inland routes across the Gupta Empire.

Map of major ancient ports along Indian coastline highlights locations such as Sopara, Chaul, Korkai, and Puhar with red dots and labels. Coastal regions are shaded in teal, while land areas have a parchment background, emphasizing maritime trade hubs from northwest to southeast.