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The ancient port city of Puhar (Kaveripoompattinam) was the primary coastal capital of which Sangam era dynasty?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Cheras
  2. Pandyas
  3. Cholas
  4. Pallavas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cholas

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Cholas šŸ“š Explanation: The ancient city of Kaveripoompattinam, popularly known as Puhar, was a thriving coastal port during the Sangam age. It served as the primary port and an alternative capital for the early Chola kings. Detailed descriptions of the city's bustling maritime trade and grand architecture are vividly mentioned in the Tamil epic Silappadikaram.