Question

What made the South Indian kingdoms very rich?

• A. Their conquests of North Indian kingdoms
• B. Gold they received from the Romans in return for the goods they exported
• C. Gold they mined from the various rich mines in South India
• D. Plundering the various Egyptian, Roman and Arabian ships

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gold they received from the Romans in return for the goods they exported

The South Indian kingdoms exported various goods like spices, ivory, pearls, silk and birds and animals like peacock and monkeys. The Romans bought these with pure gold. This gold made the South Indian kingdoms very rich.