With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the to

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

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ports handling foreign trade

capitals of powerful kingdoms

places of exquisite stone art and architecture

important Buddhist pilgrimage centres

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During the Gupta period in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura, and Chaul were well known as important ports handling foreign trade.

The Gupta period (c. 320 to 550 CE) was a time of flourishing trade, both internal and external. Coastal towns like Ghantasala (on the east coast, modern Andhra Pradesh), Kadura (potentially another port on the east or west coast), and Chaul (on the west coast, modern Maharashtra) served as vital links in India’s trade network with the Roman Empire, Southeast Asia, and other regions. These ports facilitated the export of goods like textiles, spices, precious stones, and ivory, and the import of items like gold, silver, horses, and luxury goods.

While some of these locations might have had other significance (e.g., religious sites), their primary renown during this period, especially when mentioned together in the context of trade routes, was due to their function as ports. The Gupta economy benefited significantly from this maritime trade.

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