During Shivaji Maharaj era, where was salt industry located?
A
Pune
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B
Konkan
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C
Deccan
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D
Satara
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Solution
The correct option is B Konkan The salt industry was located in Konkan. At the time, traders imported salt from Portuguese territory and sold in Swaraj. It was a policy of Maharashtra to protect industries. Under this policy Maharaj protected salt industry in Konkan.