GK Question

history hard mcq

Which guild was primarily responsible for maritime trade in ancient South India?

  1. Sreni
  2. Nagaram
  3. Manigramam
  4. Gana

Answer: Manigramam

Manigramam and Ainnurruvar were powerful merchant guilds in ancient South India that controlled maritime trade with Southeast Asia. They had settlements in Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and other regions. [[30]]

Topic Ancient Indian Trade & Commerce
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL