Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
CMachilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The Kakatiya kingdom ruled over parts of present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from the 12th to the 14th centuries.
2. Motupalli (located in present-day Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh) was a renowned and very important seaport during the Kakatiya period.
3. Its significance is highlighted by the famous Motupalli Abhaya inscription issued by the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva (circa 1244-45 AD), which offered security assurances and favourable trade terms to foreign merchants, indicating its role as a major hub for maritime trade.
4. While Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) was also a significant port in the region, especially later, Motupalli holds specific documented importance as a premier seaport under the Kakatiyas.
5. Kakinada and Nelluru were not the most prominent international seaports during the Kakatiya rule compared to Motupalli.
6. Therefore, Motupalli is the correct answer.
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