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Identify the capital of the Perumals :

AKollam

BMahodayapuram

CKannur

DMahabalipuram

Answer:

B. Mahodayapuram

Read Explanation:

  • The capital of the Perumals, a dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Kerala from roughly the 9th to the 12th century CE, was Mahodayapuram, which is the modern-day town of Kodungallur in Kerala.

  • The Perumals, also known as the Chera Perumals of Makotai, were the rulers of a medieval kingdom that grew wealthy through maritime trade, particularly the spice trade with the Middle East. Mahodayapuram served as a vital political, economic, and cultural hub during their reign.


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