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Which of the following ports was the primary maritime trade hub of the Satavahana Empire on the western coast of ancient India?

A. Bharukachchha✓ Correct Answer
B. Sopara
C. Kaveripattinam
D. Tamralipti

💡 Solution & Explanation

Bharukachchha served as the premier western coastal port of the Satavahana Empire, facilitating lucrative maritime commerce with the Mediterranean and Roman worlds. Alternative options like Kaveripattinam were situated on the eastern coast under Chola dominance rather than western Satavahana territories.

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