Multiple choice general knowledge history

The most famous city for production of cotton cloth during the period of visit of Hiuen Tsang was ?

  1. Ujjain

  2. Pataliputra

  3. Mathura

  4. Banaras
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Hiuen Tsang's travel accounts (7th century CE), Mathura was renowned as a major center for cotton textile production. He specifically mentions the high-quality cotton cloth manufactured there, which was traded widely across India and beyond. While other cities like Ujjain and Pataliputra were important urban centers, Mathura was particularly famous for its cotton industry during this period.

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