Question

Which were the major port cities of the ancient Tamilakam?

1. Muchiri
2. Thondi
3. Vakai
4. Kaveripattanam

• A. All of these
• B. 3, 4
• C. 2, 3
• D. 4 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. All of these

Moovendans

• Trade was controlled by three power centres namely the Cheras, the Pandyas, and the Cholas, together called Moovendans.

• The capitals of the Cheras, the Pandyas, and the Cholas were Muchiri, Madurai, and Uraiyur respectively. Muchiri, Thondi, Vakai, Mantai, Kaveripattanam, etc. Were the major port cities