INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tamralipti was an important port city during the Gupta period. It was also regarded as a Buddhist kingdom. The port of Tamralipti was situated on the eastern coast and was an important port during the Gupta period. Hence, this option is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -An important port of the eastern coast during the Gupta period was Tamralipti.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The Gupta empire encouraged literature. Sanskrit language saw its revival during the Guptas. It had been recognised as the language of the courts and was widely used.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prayag, the old name for Allahabad, Ujjain and Pataliputra were important centres of power of the Gupta rulers.