Question

Why were the kings who controlled coasts and river valleys of the southern part of the subcontinent rich and powerful?​

Answer 1

Why did the Kings wanted to control the coast in South?

Answer: Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni wanted to control the coasts because India has a brisk trade with foreign countries. Chiefs and kings who controlled the river valleys and the coasts became rich and powerful.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because they were having ports to dock ships , As they were getting many resources from them.

Explanation:

1. Chiefs and kings who controlled the river valleys and the coasts became rich and powerful.
2. Kings wanted to control the coasts and river valleys because they could benefit from taxes, tributes and gifts that were brought by traders and the pdople along the sea route.