Question

Write short notes:

Naneghat – ancient trade route in Maharashtra

Answer 1

1. Naneghat is a mountain pass on the ancient trade route in Maharashtra.
2. This route connects the ancient town of 'Jirnanagar' (Junnar) and the Kokan province.
3. Sopara and Kalyan were the most important trade centres in ancient Maharashtra.
4. Internal as well as foreign trade was carried on from these towns.
5. Goods imported from Rome were unloaded at Sopara and from there it was carried over to Paithan and Kolhapur.