Identify the place with the help of below statements:

It is identified with the name \"Gangaridai\" of Graeco-Roman accounts

It has a continuous history dating back from pre-Mauryan era till Pala-Chandra-Sena era

It was an important town as well as port city

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Gangaridai: Chandraketugarh is often associated with the ancient Gangaridai kingdom, mentioned in Graeco-Roman accounts.
Continuous history: Chandraketugarh has archaeological evidence of habitation and development from the pre-Mauryan period to the Pala-Chandra-Sena period.
Important town and port city: Chandraketugarh was a significant urban and trade center in ancient Bengal, with connections to maritime trade routes.

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Chandraketugarh

Gangaridai: Chandraketugarh is often associated with the ancient Gangaridai kingdom, mentioned in Graeco-Roman accounts.
Continuous history: Chandraketugarh has archaeological evidence of habitation and development from the pre-Mauryan period to the Pala-Chandra-Sena period.
Important town and port city: Chandraketugarh was a significant urban and trade center in ancient Bengal, with connections to maritime trade routes.

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