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Poompuhar was a town along the coast of the Bay of Bengal and it was located near present-day _____.

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Pondicherry

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Chennai

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Rameswaram

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Mayiladuthurai

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The correct option is D Mayiladuthurai
Situated along the Bay of Bengal, Poompuhar was one of the oldest towns that were a part of ancient Tamilagam. Poompuhar was a town along the coast. It was located near present-day Mayiladuthurai.

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