Question:
The year in which the Malayalam Era (Kollam Era) commenced in Kerala?
AA.D. 725
BA.D. 825
CA.D. 750
DA.D. 875
Answer:
B. A.D. 825
Explanation:
- The origin of the Kollam Era has been dated to 825 CE, when the great convention in Kollam was held at the behest of King Kulashekharan.
- Kollam was an important town in that period, and the Malayalam Era is called 'Kollavarsham'.