Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:

"The Sangam texts mention prominently only the ports of Musiri, Puhar (Kaveripattinam) and Korkai, the three great ports of the three great rulers of the timess."

(Source: https://www.du.ac.in/up/oads/new-web/04012023_Appendix-108.pdf)

Who founded Kaveripattinam, and why was it significant?

Kaveripattinam (Puhar) was a bustling port city founded by King Karikalan, which later became the new Chola capital city. This city became a hub for trade and cultural exchange, attracting merchants from faroff lands.