Question

In the ancient period South Indian regions were generally known as :

• A. Tamilakam
• B. Thanjavur
• C. Pandian
• D. Moovendars

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Tamilakam

• In the ancient period South Indian regions were generally known as Tamilakam. Kerala was a part of Tamilakam during that period.

• The practice of burying the remains of the deceased by placing them it in a big urn prevailed in ancient Tamilakam, known as urn burials (nannangadi).