This question tests knowledge about key terms and sites related to ancient South India, particularly the Sangam period and Indo-Roman trade relations.
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Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Society, Economy, and Trade (including Roman connections))
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Answer: A. Arikamedu 1. Patrons
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