Question

Identify the capital of the Perumals :

• A. Kollam
• B. Mahodayapuram
• C. Kannur
• D. Mahabalipuram

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mahodayapuram

• 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.