Q. Uraiyur was an ancient Chola city famous for__?
Answer: Pearls
Notes: Uraiyur was an ancient Chola city that was famous for its pearls and muslin cloths. The city was the capital of the early Chola dynasty and was located near present-day Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. Uraiyur was an important center of trade and commerce during the Sangam period. The city was known for its pearls, which were obtained from the nearby pearl banks in the Bay of Bengal. Uraiyur's muslin cloths were valued as perhaps the finest in the world and were the preferred fabric for the upper class. Uraiyur was also a vibrant center of Tamil literature and learning. The Sangam poets, who composed the famous Tamil literary works, were associated with this region.
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