Question

Which of the following was not the port of Satavahanas?
A. Barukkacha
B. Kalyan
C. Sopra
D. Puhar

Answer 1

Hint: It is an ancient port, also known as the Kaveri Poompattinam, which was also the capital of the Early Cholas. This port is located near the river Kaveri. The reference of this port is also given in the Sangam Literature.

Complete answer:In Puranas, the ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region, the Andhras were also referred to as The Satavahanas.
The establishment of the dynasty is a matter of discussion but many historians believe that the rule began in the late second century BC and remained till the early third century AD.
A set of scholars believe that the dynasty was established in the 3rd century BC, their theories are based on the Puranas.
The modern-day states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra were part of the empire. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka also became part of the dynasty.
The historical evidence of the origin of the dynasty is controversial. The Puranas states that the first king of the Satavahana dynasty overthrew the Kanva Dynasty. Religions like Hinduism and Buddhism were supported by them, they also patronized the Prakrit language.
According to the inscriptions of the Satavahana period, grants were made to the religious monasteries.
While talking about the options A,B, and C, the homes of the contributors were embodied in these inscriptions, also included the seaports of Sopra, Chaul, Barukkacha, Kalyan.
D. Puhar was a significant seaport of the Chola Empire.

Thus the correct option is D.

Note: The dynasty was one of the early issuers of coins with the image of the rulers struck on them. In transferring ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic region to Southern India, they played a crucial role.