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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

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

A
capital cities
B
ports
C
centres of iron-and-steel making
D
shrines of Jain Tirthankaras
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
Correct Answer
ports
Subject: History.Context: Sangam Age Ports.Details: In ancient South India (Sangam period), Korkai (Pandyan kingdom), Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam of the Chola......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Ancient South India
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
History.
Context ▼
Sangam Age Ports.
Details ▼
In ancient South India (Sangam period), Korkai (Pandyan kingdom), Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam of the Cholas), and Muchiri (Muziris of the Cheras) were immensely prosperous and famous coastal ports handling vast maritime trade with the Roman Empire and Southeast Asia.
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