Q. Which of the following was/were referred to as “Manimegalai”?
1.Maratha mechanics
2.Malva smiths
3.Magadha artisans
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: The names of persons mentioned in inscriptions on pottery reveal the presence of non-Tamil speakers, mostly traders, in certain craft centres and towns.
- Traders from faraway regions were present in the Tamil country.
- Manimegalai refers to Magadha artisans, Maratha mechanics, Malva smiths and Yavana carpenters working in cooperation with Tamil craftsmen.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
