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Who were known as the Umanars?

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Bullock cart drivers
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Sea traders
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Salt traders
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Priests
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The correct option is C Salt traders
The Sangam Age had salt traders and they were known as Umanars. The umanars travelled with their families on a bullock cart. In the Sangam Age, if one used the land routes to travel in Tamilagam, they used bullock carts. Roads connected various towns and cities.

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