What was the primary export from the western Sangam ports to Rome?

Black pepper, known as 'Yavana Priya' (dear to the Greeks/Romans), was the most valued export from ports like Mushiri.

Ancient and Early Medieval Maritime Trade

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2012

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ID: HIS_MED_2012_61 Ref: Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the western coast?
1. Korkai
2. Puhar
3. Tondi
4. Mushiri

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Tondi and Mushiri (Muziris) were the primary Sangam period ports located on India's western coast, primarily serving the Chera kingdom's maritime trade.

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the western coast?1. Korkai2. Puhar3. Tondi4. Mushiri

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the western coast?
1. Korkai
2. Puhar
3. Tondi
4. Mushiri