| ID | 128120 |
| Title Proper | Ports, port towns and hinterland |
| Other Title Information | a study in ancient Odishan perspective, part -II |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Patra, Benudhar |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Palur was another important port on the coast of ancient Odisha. It occupied an enviable position on the trade-route between India and South East Asia and acted as the only port of departure to the far reference to this port appears in the work of the Greek sailor Ptolemy during the 2nd century EC who has named it as Paloura. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Indian Ocean Studies Vol.21, No.3; December 2013: p.400-423 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Indian Ocean Studies Vol.21, No.3; December 2013: p.400-423 |
| Key Words | History ; India ; History - India ; India - History ; Ancient India ; Odisha - India ; Indian Ports ; Coastal Cities - India ; South Asia ; Southeast Asia ; Maritime Trade ; Ports ; Hinterland ; Trade-Route ; Paloura - Ancient City ; Palour - Ancient Port |