Kancheepuram is famous for its educational centres. The Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang who studied at Nalanda University visited Kancheepuram to pursue his further studies.
Pearls are exported and many trade activities took place in the city of Madurai. Hence it is known as the trading town.
Poompuhar is the famous port of Tamizhagam which is located near the present-day Mayiladuthurai.