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.................. are big stones of different shapes, placed over graves in ancient Tamilakam.

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Answer:

B. Megaliths

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Megaliths

  • "Megaliths" are big stones of different shapes, placed over graves in ancient Tamilakam.

  • Remnants of iron tools and implements, earthenware, grains, and other objects used during that period have been found in such graves.

  • Megaliths are evidences of the human life in ancient Tamilakam. Hence the period is known as the Megalithic Age. The Iron Age of the ancient Tamilakam is known as the Megalithic Age.


Related Questions:

The region ranging from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Kanyakumari (included Kerala) was called :

What are the major sources of information on the history of ancient Tamilakam?

  1. The megalithic monuments
  2. coins
  3. ancient Tamil songs
  4. travelogues
    കേരള പരാമർശമുള്ള ആദ്യത്തെ ശിലാരേഖ :
    സി. ഇ. ഒൻപതാം നൂറ്റാണ്ടിൽ മാർസപീർ ഈശോ എന്ന ക്രൈസ്തവ കച്ചവടക്കാരന് വേണാട് നാടുവാഴി നൽകിയ അവകാശം ഏത് ?

    The ancient Tamilakam was ruled by the dynasties called :

    1. the Cheras
    2. the Cholas
    3. the Pandyas