Question

3. Patliputra was popularly known as commercial centre for.....
(1 Point)
o Import of Horses
O Centre of learning
O Centre of Textiles
Export of stones​

Answer 1

centre of learning

Answer:

It was a great centre of trade and commerce and attracted merchants and intellectuals, such as the famed Chanakya, from all over India.

Answer 2

Patliputra was popularly known as a commercial center for the import of horses.

• Patliputra, also known as Pataliputra, was the capital city of the Mauryan Empire, which ruled a significant part of the Indian subcontinent between 321 BCE and 185 BCE.
• The city was strategically located on the banks of the Ganges river, which facilitated trade and commerce with other regions.
• One of the significant reasons for Patliputra's commercial success was its trade in horses.
• The Mauryan Empire had a vast army that required a large number of horses, and Patliputra served as a major hub for the import of horses from Central Asia and other regions.
• The city had a thriving market for horses, which were bought by the army as well as wealthy individuals.
• Apart from horses, Patliputra was also a center for trade in other goods such as textiles, metals, and spices.
• However, its reputation as a commercial center for the import of horses was particularly significant and contributed to its prosperity and influence in the region.

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