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Volume : II, Issue : VIII, September - 2012

Archaeological Excavation Of Trangampadi (TRANQUEBAR) At Danish Fort

M. NILAVENDAN

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

The History of Tranquebar could be traced back to the beginning of the Christian Era. Ancient Sangam classics like the Purananooru, Natrinai and Agananooru refer to Poraiyar. The famous poet kalladanar praises the chieftain of Poraiyar in Puram 391. Poraiyar is referred to as a port town is Munturai. It is likely that the sea with was originally skirting Poraiyar has receded subsequent to the second century A.D by about a mile. Poraiyar continued to play important role in the history of Tranquebar till 19th century.

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M. NILAVENDAN, (2012). Archaeological Excavation Of Trangampadi (TRANQUEBAR) At Danish Fort. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. VIII, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/1292.pdf

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