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What did the term 'Pattinam' denote in the Sangam age?

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

Answer options

  1. A type of tax
  2. An assembly of poets
  3. A military camp
  4. A coastal town

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A coastal town

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) A coastal town šŸ“š Explanation: During the Sangam period in ancient South India, the Tamil landscape was heavily involved in maritime trade. The term 'Pattinam' specifically referred to a major coastal town or a port city. Examples include Kaveripumpattinam (Puhar), which served as the primary port for the early Chola kingdom.