Who was the founder of Puhar (Kaveripattanam)?

Karikala

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The correct option is A Karikala
Kaveripattinam, the chief port of the ancient Chola kingdom, was situated at the mouth of Kaveri river. It is today identified with Puhar, a town in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. Kaveripattinam is also known as Kaveripaddinam, and Kaveripumpattinam. King Karikala was the founder of Puhar.

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