Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

1. A. Kakinada
2. B. Motupalli
3. C. Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
4. D. Nelluru

Answer: B

Explanation

Motupalli was the chief port of the Kakatiyas and this port was visited by the Venitian traveler, Marco Polo. He had visited the port in 1287 AD, had given a vivid account of the flourishing trade activities at the port during the reign of Kakatiya queen Rudrama Devi. The sleepy village has tremendous tourism potential as this is the place where the bronze idols of the following were found, Lord Nataraja, Lord Nataraja’s consort Parvati, Their son Ganesha Of Alwars (the Bhakti movement saints dating back to the 12th century) Hence option (b) is the correct answer.