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What is Tamil history?
The earliest Tamil writing is attested in inscriptions and potsherds from the 5th century bce. Three periods have been distinguished through analyses of grammatical and lexical changes: Old Tamil (from about 450 bce to 700 ce), Middle Tamil (700–1600), and Modern Tamil (from 1600).
What is special about Tamilnadu?
In addition to the long history of the Tamil people, Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples, festivals, and celebration of the arts. The Hindu temples and monuments at Mamallapuram have become famous tourist attractions.
What is the main source of Tamil Nadu?
Canals (Including System Tanks): Canals are the major source of irrigation in Tamilnadu. As the system tanks get supply from a permanent storage like reservoirs, dams etc. the area iirigated by this -source is classified under canals….
| Sources | No. |
|---|---|
| b) Ayacut below 40 ha. | 33278 |
| Total | 41262 |
| 4. WELLS | |
| A) Tube Wells & Others |
Who found Tamil?
Lord Shiva
According to Hindu legend, Tamil or in personification form Tamil Thāi (Mother Tamil) was created by Lord Shiva.
Is Tamil the mother of all languages?
“Tamil is not only an international language, it is like a mother of all languages in the world,”‘ he said. Tamil scholar Devaneya Pavanar had established that Tamil is the primary classical language of the world, he said. Hence, Tamil has the status of the mother tongue in the world,” the CM said.
What are Tamils known for?
Under them the Tamil people built great temples, irrigation tanks, dams, and roads, and they played an important role in the transmission of Indian culture to Southeast Asia. The Chola, for example, were known for their naval power and brought the Malay kingdom of Sri Vijaya under their suzerainty in 1025 ce.
Is Tamil Nadu rich state?
Tamil Nadu is the second wealthiest state in India by GDP and is the most industrialised state in India. More than 60% of the state is urbanized, accounting around 10.6% of the urban population in the country, while only comprising 6% of India’s total population.
Who developed Tamilnadu?
The Cheras were an ancient Dravidian royal dynasty of Tamil origin who ruled in regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India. Together with the Chola and the Pandyas, it formed the three principal warring Iron Age kingdoms of southern India in the early centuries of the Common Era.
Who was the first Tamil king?
During the 1st to the 4th century, the early Cholas ruled the lands of Tamil Nadu. The first and the most important king of this dynasty was Karikalan.
Comparative linguist Kang Gil-un identifies 1300 Dravidian Tamil cognates in Korean. He suggests that Korean is probably related to the Nivkh language and influenced by Tamil.
What is Earth’s first language?
The Tamil language is recognized as the oldest language in the world and it is the oldest language of the Dravidian family. This language had a presence even around 5,000 years ago. According to a survey, 1863 newspapers are published in the Tamil language only every day.