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Question

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

  1. Arikamedu
  2. Tamralipti
  3. Korkai
  4. Barbaricum

Answer:

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".