Question

The practice of burying the remains of the deceased by placing them it in a big urn prevailed in ancient Tamilakam, known as :

• A. Kurinchi
• B. nannangadi
• C. Umanar
• D. Maccabi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. nannangadi

• 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).

• In some areas big stones were placed above such urn burials.

• Stone circle, dolmen, cist, rock chamber, thoppikkallu (tomb stone), kudakkallu (umbrella stone), sarcophagus, menhir, etc. Were remarkable among them.

• They are known as the megalithic monuments and the period when they were constructed is known as the megalithic period.

• The megalithic monuments, ancient Tamil songs, coins, travelogues, and a few Tamil inscriptions are the major sources of information on the history of ancient Tamilakam.