The book traces the history of Tamil merchants from the Sangam Age (approx. 3rd century BCE) through the medieval period, specifically the Pallava and Chola dynasties. It explores how these traders navigated the Indian Ocean, establishing sophisticated networks that reached as far as Rome in the West and China in the East.
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