SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted
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Ivory
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Pepper
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A fine variety of Indian muslin
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Damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The term Yavanapriya mentioned in Ancient Sanskrit texts denoted the passion of the yavanas which means pepper. Pepper, also known as yavanapriya, was among the spices exported from India to the Roman Empire.
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. a fine variety of Indian muslin. ivory. damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance.
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