Which place completes this sentence about Cox's Bazar? During the early 9th century, the greater ______ area, including Cox's Bazar, was under the rule of Arakan kings until its conquest by the Mughals in 1666.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Chittagong
Cox's Bazar is a fishing port and tourism centre in south-eastern Bangladesh. In the early 9th century the wider Chittagong area, with Cox's Bazar inside it, was ruled by the Arakan kings, and this lasted until the Mughals took the region in 1666.
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