Ancient Geopolitics
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
1998
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1998_71 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
Read these statements: **Assertion (A):** Kushans traded through Gulf of Persian and Red Sea. **Reason (R):** Their well organised naval force base was highly qualified. In context to the above which is the correct answer:
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Correct Option: C
Kushans facilitated trade through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, but they did not have a well-organized naval force. Their strength lay in controlling major land-based trade routes like the Silk Road.