UPSC Prelims 2020Question 82Ancient History

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as

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(a)ports handling foreign trade
(b)capitals of powerful kingdoms
(c)places of exquisite stone art and architecture
(d)important Buddhist pilgrimage centres

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