Question

UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:

With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

1. capital cities
2. ports
3. centres of iron-and-steel making
4. shrines of Jain Tirthankaras

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: ports

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The premier Chola port was Puhar (also known as Kaveripumpattinam and Poompuhar), the major Pandya port was Korkai, while Tondi and Muchiri were the important ports in the Chera kingdom.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Sangam Age

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