With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
Answer
The correct answer is A: ports handling foreign trade. Ghantasala (Andhra coast), Kadura (Karnataka coast) and Chaul (Maharashtra coast) were prominent port towns of the Gupta period involved in maritime trade.
A.ports handling foreign trade✓ Correct
B.places of exquisite stone art and architecture
C.capitals of powerful kingdoms
D.important Buddhist pilgrimage centres
Explanation
Ghantasala (Andhra coast), Kadura (Karnataka coast) and Chaul (Maharashtra coast) were prominent port towns of the Gupta period involved in maritime trade.
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