Virtually all major towns developed during ancient times, from 6 century BC onwards, were located along routes of communication. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in this context?

Pataliputra: Riverine Route Puhar:Coast Route Ujjayini: Land route All of the above.

All of the above.

Virtually all major towns from 6 century BC onwards were located along routes of communication. Some such as Pataliputra were on riverine routes. Others, such as Ujjayini, were along land routes, and yet others, such as Puhar, were near the coast, from where sea routes began. Many cities like Mathura were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.