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QWhich South Indian dynasty had extensive trade links with the southeast Asian maritime empires of Srivijaya and their successors?

ID: #7635 Tamil Nadu GK 148 views
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  • A Pallava dynasty
  • B Chola dynasty
  • C Pandyan dynasty
  • D None of the above
Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Pandyan dynasty had extensive trade links with the southeast Asian maritime empires of Srivijaya and their successors, as well as contacts, even formal diplomatic contacts, reaching as far as the Roman Empire. During the 13th century, Marco Polo mentioned the Pandyas as the richest empire in existence. They controlled the pearl fisheries along the south coast of India, between Sri Lanka and India, which produced some of the finest pearls in the known ancient world.

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