The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Ports along the coast of Andhra Pradesh played a role in maritime trade networks connecting India to Southeast Asia, the Roman Empire, and East Africa.
The port of Masulipatnam, for example, was a major center of trade between India and Southeast Asia from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The port of Muziris, located in what is now Kerala, was a major center of trade between India and the Roman Empire from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. The port of Quilon, also located in Kerala, was a major center of trade between India and East Africa from the 12th to the 15th centuries.
These ports were important because they allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas between India and other parts of the world. The goods that were traded included spices, textiles, ivory, and gold. The ideas that were exchanged included religion, philosophy, and art.
The maritime trade networks that connected India to Southeast Asia, the Roman Empire, and East Africa were important because they allowed for the spread of Indian culture and influence to other parts of the world.