Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
[amp_mcq option1=”Kakinada” option2=”Motupalli” option3=”Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)” option4=”Nelluru” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
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.