Question

The year in which the Malayalam Era (Kollam Era) commenced in Kerala?

• A. A.D. 725
• B. A.D. 825
• C. A.D. 750
• D. A.D. 875

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A.D. 825

• The origin of the Kollam Era has been dated to 825 CE, when the great convention in Kollam was held at the behest of King Kulashekharan.
• Kollam was an important town in that period, and the Malayalam Era is called 'Kollavarsham'.