Which port was most significant in Bengal during the Gupta era?

Tamralipti was the primary port in Bengal for trade with China, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Gupta Period Ports: Ghantasala, Kadura, Chaul (2020 PYQ)

ID: ANC_HIS_PM_PG_2020_07 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were known as:

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Ghantasala, Kadura, and Chaul were well-known ports handling foreign trade during the Gupta period. They facilitated maritime commerce with regions like Rome, China, and Southeast Asia.