The spice trade from Malabar was a crucial part of global trade routes in ancient and medieval times.
Outstanding among Indian items of export was the ______ from Malabar in ancient India.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Society, Economy, and Trade (including Roman connections))
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Answer: A. Black pepper
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