The famous Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela mentions that in the eleventh year of his reign, Kharavela destroyed a confederacy of Tamil States, "Tramiradesa Sanghatam", which had long been a source of danger. How old was this confederacy of Tamil States at that time?

  1. A. 110 years old
  2. B. 111 years old
  3. C. 112 years old
  4. D. 113 years old

Correct Answer: D. 113 years old

Explanation

The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela (2nd century BCE) in Odisha records that he broke up a confederacy of Tamil states (Tramiradesa Sanghatam) that had existed for 113 years and was a source of danger to his kingdom.

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