The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted
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- Aa fine variety of Indian muslin
- Bivory
- Cdamsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
- DpepperCorrect
Explanation
The term Yavanapriya is a Sanskrit word where Yavana refers to the Greeks or Romans and priya means dear or beloved. In ancient times, Indian black pepper was in such high demand in the Graeco Roman world that it was literally called dear to the Greeks. It was one of the most significant items of export from India to the Roman Empire, often traded for gold. This makes pepper the correct answer.
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