Question

Which of these statements are true about the Swaroopams?

• A. Swaroopams followed a matrilinear system of inheritance.
• B. Swaroopams had their own military.
• C. Swaroopams lived peacefully with each other and united their forces to fight their common enemy.
• D. Swaroopams had their system of military called Ayiram.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Swaroopams followed a matrilinear system of inheritance.
B Swaroopams had their own military.

Swaroopams followed a matrilinear system of inheritance called Marumakkathayam. Swaroopams had their own military.

They also had their own military. The Arisippadijanam of Venadu, Padamalanayanmar of KolathuNadu and Lokaru of Nediyiruppu were examples of such armies.