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Q66 (CAPF/2013) History & Culture › Ancient India › Ancient trade and ports Answer Verified

The ancient trade route, popularly called the Dakshinapatha, connected

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The Dakshinapatha was a major ancient trade route that served as a north-south superhighway, connecting the Gangetic plains with the Deccan region [1]. Historically, it originated in the north at centers like Shravasti or Pataliputra and extended through Kaushambi, Ujjayini (Ujjain), and Vidisha, eventually terminating at Pratishthana (modern Paithan) [1]. From Pratishthana, feeder routes branched out to various religious and commercial centers, including the Ajanta and Ellora cave complexes in Maharashtra [2]. While the route eventually linked to southern ports like Arikamedu or Muziris through secondary paths, the primary arterial connection described in historical geography links the northern imperial capital of Pataliputra with the Deccan's commercial hubs near Ajanta. This route facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and religious influences between the Magadha region and the southern peninsula.

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  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 8: How the Land Becomes Sacred > From pilgrimage to trade > p. 181
  2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > Architecture > p. 114
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