Which place completes this sentence about Karachi Port? In 1728 heavy rains silted up the harbour at Kharak, forcing merchants to relocate to the area of modern ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Karachi
In 1728 heavy rains silted up the harbour at Kharak and forced merchants to move to the area of modern Karachi. In 1729 they built a new fortified town called Kolachi.
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