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The arms show the Indian Maddar plant, which was used to produce a bright red dye, an important export product in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. Mannar was known for its red textiles.
The arms show the Indian Maddar plant, which was used to produce a bright red dye, an important export product in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. Mannar was known for its red textiles.