Vol. 4 No. S-17 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-17, Year 2022
Articles

Umanarkudi and Salt

Gomathi Azhagu S
Department of Tamil Studies, Sri Kaliswari College, (Autonomous), Sivakasi-626130, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-12-17

Keywords

  • Umanarkudi,
  • Ethnic Group,
  • Economy,
  • Salt

How to Cite

S, G. A. (2022). Umanarkudi and Salt. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-17), 11-16. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s173

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Abstract

This article is intended to understand the life and trade practices of the salt merchants, who are the Umanarkudi ethnic group. It is known that the Umanas traded without any economic purpose. The information on the trade of Umanarkudi became the subject of study in order to look at its earlier background on the grounds that salt still occupies a significantly larger place in the market economy today. The study of salt in the life of the ancient Tamils, the price of salt, the close relationship between the Umanars and the oxen, and the diet of the Umanars reveals the status of the Umanars and the value of salt.

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