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Think About It (Page 134) The Pandyas were known for their pearls. Why do you think pearls were an important article Class 7

The Pandyas were known for their pearls. Why do you think pearls were an important article of trade during these times? Class 7

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Pearls were important in trade during the Pandya period because they were highly valued ornaments for their beauty and rarity. The Pandyas region had sea, they had easy to access pearl fisheries. Pearls generated a lot of wealth and great demand in India as well as in foreign markets. The Pandyas' strong naval power also facilitated trade, connecting them with distant markets like Rome, Asia and other regions.

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