Maritime Trade In Ancient South India
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Early Port Cities and Trade Routes
- Korkai (Pandya port) and Puhar (Chola port) were major Sangam-era harbors.
- Muziris (Cheras) on the Malabar coast traded with Roman, Arab, and Egyptian merchants.
- Inland cities like Madurai and Karur were linked to coastal ports via riverine and caravan routes.
- Trade routes extended to Arabia, Rome, Southeast Asia, and China.