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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Tamralipti
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedTamralipti (modern Tamluk in West Bengal) was the principal sea port of Eastern and Northern India during the Gupta period, serving as the main hub connecting the Gangetic plains via the Uttarapatha with Southeast Asia, China, Sri Lanka, and the Far East.
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