Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiy

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

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Kakinada

Motupalli

Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)

Nelluru

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UPSC IAS – 2017

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The correct answer is B) Motupalli.

Motupalli was a prominent seaport during the rule of the Kakatiya dynasty in the region corresponding to parts of modern-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Historical accounts, including the writings of Marco Polo, mention Motupalli as an important trading centre of the Kakatiya kingdom.

The Kakatiya kingdom flourished between the 12th and 14th centuries. Their territory included a coastline that facilitated maritime trade. Motupalli, located in the present-day Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was their principal port. An inscription from the time of Kakatiya ruler Ganapatideva (1244 AD) at Motupalli promises safety to foreign traders and lists customs duties, highlighting its importance as a trading hub. While Kakinada, Machilipatnam, and Nelluru are also coastal areas, Motupalli is specifically historically documented as a major port of the Kakatiyas.

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