Question

Which of the following was the leading port town during Satavahana Period ?
(1) Barygaza
(2) Nasik
(3) Daranikota
(4) Kalyan

Answer 1

Answer: Kalyan

Explanation: Satavahana dynasty came to existence around 1st century BC after the decline of the Maurya dynasty. Their territorial area extended from Maharashtra (Pune) to Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the second century BC.

Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. They were Brahmans. Agriculture and other economic activities flourished during this period.The external trading activities were carried out through the port of Kalyan, Broach and Supara. India had good economic ties with Rome ,Egypt and Arabia as a result it exported cotton,spices etc and imported glass and other luxury items.