Consider the following statements about Madurai, the capital city of the Pandya kingdom: 1. It has been described in Maduraikkanchi as a large grand city, enclosed by walls on three sides and the Vaigai river on the fourth side. 2. The Arthashastra mentio

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Q: 28 (CDS-I/2024)
Consider the following statements about Madurai, the capital city of the Pandya kingdom:
1. It has been described in Maduraikkanchi as a large grand city, enclosed by walls on three sides and the Vaigai river on the fourth side.
2. The Arthashastra mentions it as a centre of fine cotton textiles.
3. Other literary sources describe it as a major craft centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

History

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CDS-I

Madurai was a significant city in the Pandya kingdom, known for its strategic location by the Vaigai river and references in various ancient texts that highlight its prominence in textiles and crafts.