What was the Greek name for the port of Bhadoch?

In ancient Greek sources like the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Bhadoch was known as Barygaza.

Ancient Indian Ports

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Exam Year

1999

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1999_22 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Which one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta period?

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Tamralipti was the principal port handling North Indian trade during the Gupta period. Located in present-day West Bengal, it facilitated maritime links with Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.