International Trade in Medieval South India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
1992
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_1992_113 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, The Cholas
In whose tenure, 72 traders were sent to China?
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Correct Option: A
King Kulottunga I of the Chola Empire sent a trade mission of 72 merchants to the Chinese court in 1077 CE to strengthen maritime trade.