Medieval History
2017
Delhi Sultanate
Regional Kingdoms
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
D.Nelluru
C.Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
A.Kakinada
B.Motupalli
Correct Answer: Option B
Motupalli was a significant seaport during the Kakatiya period.
Marco Polo, a Portuguese navigator, visited Motupalli and documented the prosperity and power of Andhra Desa under the Kakatiya kings in his travelogue. The village was also known as 'Mohanagiripuram'.
The importance of Motupalli diminished with the arrival of the British on the East coast, who shifted their trading activities mainly to Machilipatnam.
Therefore, Motupalli was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom.
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