Answer the following questions briefly:

Overseas interactions brought glory to ancient Tamilagam. Give examples in support.

• Overseas interaction and trading were conducted primarily by merchant associations and commercial institutions.

• Foreign trade brought in a large amount of internationally convertible Roman currency.

• Merchants formed cultural associations that operated autonomously, without interference from the state.

• The items like Pepper, pearls, ivory, textiles and gold ornaments were exported from Tamilakam.

• The main import goods were luxury goods such as glass, coral, wine, and topaz.

• For example, the people of ancient Tamil country engaged in brisk overseas trade with Rome. This trade reached a peak after the detection of a nonstop route for merchant ships linking Tamilakam and Egypt, taking advantage of the monsoon winds.

• The state played an important role in making and maintaining infrastructures such as roads and ports because of trade

• Trade and overseas interactions help in the funding through taxation to meet the needs of economic and social activity.