Question

There are many sources like literary works and copper plates that tell us about Medieval Kerala. What makes copper plates useful archaeological sources?

• A. It tells about kingdoms and the dynasties that ruled it.
• B. It tells about the society of medieval Kerala.
• C. It tells about the language and script used by the people.
• D. It tells about future predictions related to society.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

It tells about the language and script used by the people.

Copper plates are useful archaeological sources as it tells us about variety of things. It tells us about the kingdom and the dynasties that ruled the kingdom. It also tells us about the society of medieval Kerala. It talks about traders, kings, and farmers along with the language and script used by the people of Medieval Kerala. It is also helpful in recording the period of king's reign.