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The Dawn of History in the Deep South

A comprehensive study of the transition from prehistory to the historical period in Peninsular India. This section covers the Megalithic cultures.

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Ashoka's southern diplomacy: the mauryan empire and the kingdoms of ancient Tamizhakam

27 October 2023

Discover how Ashoka's inscriptions reveal a complex relationship with the southern Chola, Pandya, and Chera kingdoms, shaping early Indian cultural exchange.

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Dawn of a Metropolis: How Keezhadi Rewrites the History of Sangam Age Urbanism for UPSC

23 November 2025

Explore how 2024-2025 findings at Keezhadi are revolutionizing our understanding of the Sangam Age's secular cities, widespread literacy.

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Dawn of the southern empires: decoding the Chola, chera & pandya kingdoms of the Sangam Age

27 October 2023

Explore the rise of the Chola, chera, and pandya kingdoms, fueled by Roman trade and marked by constant conflict, in this deep dive into Sangam Age history.

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From stone circles to sangam states: decoding the megalithic legacy of south India

27 October 2023

Explore the fascinating transition from the mysterious megalithic iron-age culture to the rise of the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms in ancient South India.

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Pepper, pearls & power: unpacking the thriving economy of ancient tamilakam (Sangam Age)

27 October 2023

Explore the vibrant sangam age economy, where south Indian kingdoms traded pepper, pearls, and silk with Rome, building immense wealth and imperial power.

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Sangam Age Uncovered: Tamilakam's Ancient Polity, Roman Trade, and the Keeladi Revolution

25 November 2025

Explore the Sangam Age: Uncover ancient Tamilakam's kingdoms, global trade, and how new Keeladi findings are rewriting the dawn of Indian urban history.

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The sangam age: unveiling ancient tamilakam through heroic poetry & timeless Wisdom

27 October 2023

Discover the sangam age, where ancient Tamil poets shaped a vibrant society, and explore its profound legacy on Indian history, culture, and literature.

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The sangam legacy: unraveling ancient Tamil society, literature, and governance

27 October 2023

Explore the vibrant sangam age of ancient south India, where epic literature, megalithic culture, and early state formation intertwined to shape a unique.

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