Which of the following was a fishing colony that was used as a port for trading with the Romans and the Greco-Romans in ancient India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Arikamedu.
- Arikamedu was a fishing colony that was used as a port for trade with the Romans and Greco-Romans in ancient India.
- It is an archeological site.
- It is located about 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) from the city of Puducherry and on the banks of the river Gingee.
- In ancient times it was a center of trade between India and Rome and Greece.