In Ancient period the region ranging from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Kanyakumari was called ___________.

Dravidam

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Srilankam

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Tamilakam

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Aryavarta

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Solution

The correct option is B Tamilakam
In the Ancient period, the region ranging from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Kanyakumari was called Tamilakam. Tamilakam refers to the geographical region inhabited by the ancient Tamil people. Tamilakam covered today's Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and southern parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

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