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History • Ancient IndiaEasy

The ancient port of 'Kaveripattinam', also known as Puhar, served as the flourishing capital and chief maritime trading center for which ancient South Indian dynasty?

A. Cheras
B. Pandyas
C. Cholas✓ Correct Answer
D. Pallavas

💡 Solution & Explanation

Kaveripattinam, also called Puhar, was a thriving ancient port city and capital under the Early Cholas, facilitating extensive maritime trade across the Bay of Bengal. Other choices associate with different southern kingdoms, such as the Cheras at Muziris and the Pandyas at Korkai. Ancient Indian history questions frequently link classical ports with their respective ruling dynasties.

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