The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted

1. a fine variety of Indian muslin
2. ivory
3. damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
4. pepper

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Yavanapriya literally means “dear to the Yavanas (Greeks)” and referred to pepper, a major export item from India to the Mediterranean world

Answer: (d) Pepper