INDIAN HISTORY

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Which of the following is called ‘Yavanpria’?
A
Cotton
B
Silk
C
Gold
D
Pepper
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Yavanapriya was the name of Pepper. It was one of the spices brought to the Romans. Pepper, also known as Yavanapriya, was a popular spice among Romans. Spices were the Romans’ primary need, along with perfumes, jewels, ivory, and fine textiles such as muslin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pepper was one of the most requiradable thing imported by greek trader in ancient india traditon. They liked the pepper and imports large amount of pepper from India that’s why the pepper is named as Yavana-the people of foreign countries. Priya-the like pepper so it was called as Yavanapriya.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted Pepper.

Detailed explanation-4: -From Sanskrit (marica, “black pepper”).

Detailed explanation-5: -The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoteda fine variety of Indian muslin ivorydamsels sent to the Greek court for dance performancepepper | EXAM ROBOT.

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