Question

? What was the role of the Umanar in the trade of ancient Tamilakam​

Answer 1

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Role of the Umanar in the trade of ancient Tamilakam are:

1) The merchant group who were involved in the trade and exchange were called Umanar.

2) Umanar exchanged spices, the major export commodity in ancient Tamilakam.

3) They collected dried fish and salt from the coastal area and exchanged it for spices like pepper and forest products of other Tinais.

4) Also the spices collected by the Umanar were sold at trade centres in coastal towns, from where they were exported to foreign countries.

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Answer 2

Role of the Umanar in the trade of ancient Tamilakam are:

1) The merchant group involved in the trade and exchange were as called Umanar.

2) Umanar exchanged spices, the major export commodity in ancient Tamilakam.

3) They collected dried fish and salt from the coastal area and exchanged it for spices like pepper and forest products of other Tinais.