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Examine the socio-political dynamics of the ancient Chera kingdom during the Sangam era: 1. The capital of the early Cheras was situated at Vanji, identified with modern Karur, controlling lucrative trade routes across the Palghat gap. 2. Cheran Senguttuvan is celebrated in epics for commissioning a temple dedicated to Kannagi and securing stone from the Himalayas for the shrine. 3. The Chera monarchs derived no economic benefit from inland trade routes and depended entirely on pearl fisheries off the Gulf of Mannar. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements one and two are correct as the Cheras governed from Vanji near present-day Karur and commanded vital mountain passes connecting the western ports to inland markets. Cheran Senguttuvan stands out as a legendary monarch who erected the Pattini temple for Kannagi. Statement three is incorrect because pearl fisheries were exclusively controlled by the Pandya kingdom, whereas Cheras derived wealth from pepper exports, beryl mining, and western maritime commerce. Karur has yielded Roman coins confirming extensive trade.
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