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The Greco-Roman navigational and commercial handbook 'Periplus of the Erythraean Sea' details several ports along the Malabar Coast. Which of the following pairs of ancient ports and their corresponding modern locations is correctly matched according to the text?
A. Tyndis - Ponnani or Kadalundi✓ Correct Answer
B. Naura - Vizhinjam
C. Bakarei - Cranganore (Kodungallur)
D. Nelcynda - Calicut
💡 Solution & Explanation
The ancient travelogue Periplus of the Erythraean Sea identifies Tyndis as a prominent trading station situated north of Muziris along the Malabar Coast, corresponding to modern-day Ponnani or Kadalundi. Incorrect correlations often mix up ancient port locations like Nelcynda and Bakarei, which occupied distinct locations further south.
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