Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Puhar or Kaveripattinam, was the port of which of the following dynasty?

Options:

Cheras

Cholas

Pandyas

Vakata

Correct Answer:

Cholas

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Cholas

Puhar or Kaveripattinam was the port of the Cholas.

The Cholas were one of the three major dynasties of South India, along with the Cheras and the Pandyas. They ruled from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE, and their empire at its peak stretched from Sri Lanka to the Ganges River.

Puhar was a major port city on the east coast of India. It was a center of trade and commerce, and it played an important role in the Cholas' rise to power.

The other options are incorrect:

  • Cheras: The Cheras were based in Kerala, and their major ports were Muziris and Kodungallur.
  • Pandyas: The Pandyas were based in Tamil Nadu, and their major ports were Korkai and Madurai.
  • Vakata: The Vakatakas were a dynasty that ruled in central India, and they did not have any major ports.