The Motupalli Abhaya Shasana, recalled by Piyush Goyal as an early charter assuring traders of stability, was issued in 1244 by which ruler?
- A.Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara
- B.Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty
- C.Rajaraja Chola I
- D.Prataparudra II of Warangal
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Explanation
The correct answer is Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty. While speaking about Telangana's long trading tradition, the minister recalled the Motupalli Abhaya Shasana, a maritime charter issued in 1244 by the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva, which promoted stability and predictability in trade. He drew a parallel with the present day, saying investors continue to look for the same certainty and continuity in policy before they commit money. Option A is wrong because Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Vijayanagara empire and was not named in connection with this charter. Option C is wrong because Rajaraja Chola I is not the ruler credited with the Motupalli charter in the minister's address. Option D is wrong because, although Prataparudra was also a Kakatiya ruler associated with Warangal, the charter of 1244 was attributed specifically to Ganapati Deva.
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Practice Questions
According to Piyush Goyal, India's concluded and ongoing trade agreements would give it preferential market access to roughly what share of global GDP?
- A.52 per cent
- B.64 per cent
- C.76 per cent
- D.88 per cent
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- A.Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Warangal
- B.Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City
- C.Navi Mumbai Integrated Textile Park
- D.Amravati Mega Textile Park
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- A.Rs 84 crore
- B.Rs 159 crore
- C.Rs 376 crore
- D.Rs 1,205 crore
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- A.Maharatna
- B.Navratna
- C.Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna
- D.Schedule 'C' undertaking
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- A.Rs 29.40 crore
- B.Rs 47.76 crore
- C.Rs 112.50 crore
- D.Rs 159 crore
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