Q. Consider the following chief ports of the Vijayanagar kingdom:

1. Calicut
2. Cochin
3. Pulicat

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Vijayanagar Empire thrived on trade, supported by merchant guilds and foreign traders. Key ports included Calicut, Cochin, Pulicat, Bhaktal, and Mangalore. The empire controlled the spice trade and had ties with China's Ming Dynasty. It exported precious stones, textiles, and spices, and imported horses for its cavalry. The rulers issued gold coins, "Varahas," for trade.

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