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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following ports was known as Padouke to the author of "The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Arikamedu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Arikamedu”.
Arikamedu was known as Padouke to the author of "The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea".

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