Question

What is the role of Sangam in the trade development of ancient Tamilnadu? 

Answer 1

Trade-in Sangam period was both internal and external. It was conducted by means of barter (Pandamattru). Honey, roots, fruits, cattle, and paddy served as a medium of exchange for a certain period. Sangam work refers to great traders, their caravans, their security force, markets, marts and guilds of such traders. There was dependence and interdependence among the people in matters of trade and commerce. Coins were used later for the purpose of exchange of goods.