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प्रश्न
With reference to the economy during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Explain the extent and significance of external trade.
उत्तर
There was an extensive trade with foreign countries. According to the Sangam literature, the Tamil land had certain commodities which were in great demand in foreign markets. Those were pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, ivory products, pearls, precious stones. The main imports included horses, gold and glass.The great port cities were the emporia of foreign trade. Big ships, entered the port of Puhar and poured out on the beach precious merchandise brought from overseas. The family life of the rich merchants of this city was carried on in the upper floors, while the lower ones were set apart for business. Saliyur in the Pandya country and Bandar in Chera are the most important ports.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the oldest language of South India. OR Name the oldest Dravidian language.
What is known as Sangam literature?
Name the two deities worshiped by people in the Sangam age.
Mention the two views held by scholars regarding the origin of the Dravidians.
What did the Chera region produce in large quantities in the Sangam age?
Name the chief crops grown during the Sangam Period.
With reference to the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Explain why the Sangam Age is so called?
With reference to the economy during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
What was the main occupation of the people and the activities associated with it? What were the other occupations of the people?
With reference to the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Describe the achievements of Chera ruler, Senguttuvan; and Chola ruler, Karikalan.
Describe the social conditions that Sangam literature suggests with reference to:
Religion and Religious rituals
