UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 51

Q51. Which of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatia Kingdom?

a) Kakinada
b) Motupalli
c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
d) Nelluru

The correct answer is Option 2. 

• Motupalli  
• It was a well-known trading seaport in the Kakatiyas. Hence, Option 2 is correct. 
• The famous Venetian traveller Marco Polo visited the Kakatiya kingdom through this port and wrote about the prosperity and power in Andhra Desha in his travelogue. The port of Machilipatnam served as the Golconda Kingdom’s main seaport. 

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