Q. A good contermporary account of the trade between the Tamil States of the Sangam Age and Greece and Rome has been given in :
(a) Das Wurfelspiel in alten Indien
(b) The Sangam work Pattinapalai
(c) Periplus of the Erythrean Sea
(d) Ptolemy’s Geography
Ans: (c) Periplus of the Erythrean Sea
Explanation: The good contemporary account of the trade between the Tamil States of the Sangam Age and Greece and Rome is given in (c) Periplus of the Erythrean Sea. The Periplus of the Erythrean Sea is an ancient Greek navigation guide that provides valuable information about the maritime trade routes, ports, and commodities traded between the Roman Empire and various regions, including the Tamil States of the Sangam Age. It offers insights into the trade activities, cultural exchanges, and economic interactions between these regions during that time. The Periplus is an important source for understanding the historical context and extent of trade during the ancient period.