Question

In ancient Tamilakam, Salt was an important commodity of exchange which was done by the merchant group called :

• A. Umanar
• B. Parathavar
• C. Maravar
• D. Kalavar

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Umanar

Trade

• The practice of exchange of goods was known as noduthal. Allalavanam (evening market) and nalangadi (morning market) were the markets of ancient Tamilakam.

• Salt was an important commodity of exchange which was done by the merchant group called Umanar. They collected dried fish and salt from the coastal area and exchanged it for spices like pepper and forest products of other Tinais. Summer is the harvest season.

• The major commodities that the Romans took from ancient Tamilakam were the spices; especially pepper.