Kakatiya Kingdom seaports
Question
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
(a) Kakinada (b) Motupalli (c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) (d) Nelluru
Options
Kakinada
Motupalli
Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
Nelluru
Explanation
Motupalli was a major seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom during the medieval period. The Kakatiyas ruled the Deccan region (present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) and Motupalli served as an important trading port on the eastern coast. Kakinada and Machilipatnam became prominent later under other rulers. Nelluru was not a significant Kakatiya port. Motupalli's location on the Bay of Bengal made it crucial for maritime trade during the Kakatiya period (12th-14th centuries). > Motupalli = Medieval Kakatiya Maritime Hub on Deccan Coast.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q51
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval History - Deccan Sultanates
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Medieval India
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