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UPSC 2017: Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
(a)Kakinada
(b)Motupalli
(c)Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d)Nelluru
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Motupalli
The Kakatiya rulers (12-14 th C.) used Motupalli, on the Andhra coast, as their principal seaport for horse and overseas trade; Marco Polo even referred to the realm by that port’s name. Kakinada, Machilipatnam and Nelluru rose to prominence later or under other dynasties, not as the chief Kakatiya port. ([insightsonindia.com](https://www.insightsonindia.com/2017/06/19/answer-key-upsc-civil-services-prelims-exam-2017-general-studies-paper-1/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper 1, as Question 51. It falls under Medieval History > South Indian Dynasties.
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