Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Cheras (Keralaputra) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka of Magadha. [1] . It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras. [2] .

Mar 7, 2025 · Much of Kerala’s history from the 6th to the 8th century is obscure, but it is known that Arab traders introduced Islam later in the period. Under the Kulashekhara dynasty ( c. 800–1102), Malayalam emerged as a distinct language, and Hinduism became prominent.

Mar 1, 2025 · Kerala is one of the most densely populated states in India. While only about one-fourth of the population was reported as urban in the early 21st century, such statistics are deceptive because of the close proximity of rural houses, especially in the coastal plain.

By the late 18th century, most of the influence in Kerala came from the British. The British crown gained control over Northern Kerala (including the Kingdom of Kingdom of Kolathunadu and the Kingdom of Calicut) and through the creation of the Malabar District.

Kerala is nestled in the southwest part of India along the Malabar Coast. On November 1, 1956, the States Reorganisation Act led to the formation of this beautiful state which combines numerous regions speaking the common language called Malayalam.

Kerala is the melting pot of many cultures and civilizations - native as well as foreign and hence consists of a rich heritage. There is a very interesting mythological famous legend that mentions...

Kerala (English: / ˈ k ɛr ə l ə / ⓘ / KERR-ə-lə; Malayalam: [keːɾɐɭɐm] ⓘ), is a state on the Malabar Coast of India.Originally, in Malayalam, it is called Keralam. [16] It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore.

The history of Kerala goes long back more than thousand years. Kerala the land of greenery which is popularly known as ‘God’s Own Country’ was created on 1 November 1956. Stone age carvings in Edakkal Caves in Wayanad indicate the presence of a prehistoric civilization or settlement in this region at 5000 BC.

The history of Kerala can be traced back to as early as 4000 B.C. Around this period, Proto Australoid and Negrito races inhabited the land. Various kinds of Megalithic monuments like different kinds of burial stones, urns, etc. have been found near Calicut.

Dec 29, 2013 · As mentioned earlier, history of Kerala can be traced back to 4000 B.C., when Proto Australoid and Negrito race inhabited the land. Microlithic artifacts dating back to 4000 B.C. have been recovered from near Calicut.