GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following was the great centre of trade and commerce in India in the Gupta period?
A
Tamralipti
B
Taxila
C
Vatapi
D
Mathura
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Tamralipti. Gupta Empire had strong international and internal trade despite fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also conducted through Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period. It is believed that Taralipti was the exit point of the Mauryan trade route for the south and south-east. It was located near Rupnarayana river.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trade & Commerce during The Gupta Period Trade was carried on both by land and sea. The main articles of internal trade were cloth, food grains, spices, salt, bullion, and precious stones. The trade was carried on by road and through rivers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The Gupta Empire’s mainstay was agriculture. The Gupta economy thrived by concentrating on agriculture. The agricultural system was well developed during the Gupta period, and the Gupta emperors used scientific methods to increase agricultural production.

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