Q. Which ancient Indian port was known as Muziris to the Romans and Greeks?

कौन सा प्राचीन भारतीय बंदरगाह रोमन और यूनानियों के लिए मुजिरिस के नाम से जाना जाता था?

A
Arikamedu
B
Bharuch
भरूच
C
Pattanam
पत्तनम
D
Tamralipti
ताम्रलिप्ति

Explanation

Muziris was a major port on the Malabar Coast, identified with Pattanam in present-day Kerala. It was a key center for Indo-Roman trade, especially in spices like black pepper. Archaeological excavations at Pattanam have uncovered Roman amphorae, beads, and coins, confirming its identification as Muziris.

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