Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

Q. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

(a) Kakinada

(b) Motupalli

(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)

(d) Nelluru

Ans: (b) Motupalli

Explanation: Motupalli was the famous trading seaport of the Kakatiyas. Marco Polo- the famous Venetian traveler visited Kakatiya kingdom through this port and wrote about the prosperity and power in Andhra Desha in his travelogue.  The Machilipatnam port served as the principal seaport of the Golconda Kingdom

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