Question

Why was conquering a port considered strategic by the ancient rulers like Ashoka?

• A. To maintain a strong navy.
• B. To moderate the impact on the state's climate.
• C. To make the supply of fishes easy.
• D. To carry and maintain trade relations with other empires.

Answer 1

The correct option is D To carry and maintain trade relations with other empires.

The rulers were always keen in developing trade relations with other countries and thus it was important to get access to a port as water transport was the only way for reaching distant lands at that time. Ashoka was interested about Kalinga as it was a strategic location in terms of Port.