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Which of the following were the chief towns and ports of the Pandyas of the Sangam age ?
1. Korkai
2. Madurai
3. Puhar
4. Uraiyur
Select the correct answer from the code below :
Codes :

The correct answer is
1 and 2

Pandya Chief Towns & Ports of the Sangam Age

The question asks to identify the primary towns and ports associated with the Pandya kingdom during the Sangam Age.

Analyzing Key Locations

  • 1. Korkai: This ancient town served as a major port for the Pandyas. It was renowned for its pearl fisheries and maritime trade.
  • 2. Madurai: This city was the primary capital of the Pandyas during the Sangam period, serving as their political and cultural center.
  • 3. Puhar: Also known as Kaveripattinam, this was a significant port, but it is historically more closely associated with the Chola dynasty.
  • 4. Uraiyur: This was another important city, primarily known as the early capital of the Cholas. While it might have seen some Pandya influence later, it wasn't a chief Pandya town or port in the same league as Madurai or Korkai.

Identifying Correct Combination

Based on historical significance:

  • Korkai (1) was a crucial Pandya port.
  • Madurai (2) was the principal Pandya capital.
  • Puhar (3) and Uraiyur (4) are more strongly linked to the Cholas.

Therefore, the chief towns and ports of the Pandyas among the options provided are Korkai and Madurai.

The correct code is the one that includes 1 and 2.

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Important Questions from Sangam Age

  1. In which of the following cities was the Sangam assemblies held?

  2. 'Manimegalai' a Buddhist work was inspired by the logical system of which philosopher?

  3. The most defining literary features of the Sangam tradition are

    A. Tamilakam

    B. Puram

    C. Prabandham

    D. Akam

    E. Sodh

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

  4. Match List I  with  List II

    List I

    List II

    A.

    Neithal

    I.

    Forest

    B.

    Mullai

    II.

    Dryland

    C.

    Palai

    III.

    Seashore

    D.

    Kurunji

    IV.

    Mountaineous land


    Choose the  correct  answer from the options given below:
  5. Match List I with List II

    List I

    List II

    (A)

    Mullai

    (I)

    Arid rerrain

    (B)

    Palai

    (II)

    Riverine tract

    (C)

    Kurinchi

    (III)

    Pastoral region

    (D)

    Marutam

    (IV)

    Mountainous region

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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