Question

Which of the following are important sources of the history of Medieval Kerala?
A. Inscriptions on copper plates ( Epigraphy)
B. Coins (Numismatics)
C. Archaeological evidences
D. Account of foreign travelers

Answer 1

Hint: The purpose of history is to know the past. This process is done by the discovery and doing the study of historical sources.

Complete answer:
The medieval Kerala history is marked by important socioeconomic changes and the formation of new social and economic institutions. Regarding the political authority of the 8th and 9th centuries, Logan writes that the community was in the very advanced state of organization at the head of all was kon or King. Now let's see the source of Kerala history,
Indian copper plate inscriptions, are usually the records grants of land or lists of royal lineages carrying the royal seal, a profusion of which have been found in South India.
The study and collection of coins, tokens, and other coin-like objects that usually people used as currencies throughout history is known as Numismatics.
The archaeological evidence record is defined as the body of physical evidence about the past. Knowing history through Archaeological method requires a lot of evidence before arriving at any conclusion.
Accounts from foreign travellers play an important role in discovering Indian history especially during medieval and ancient India. Their account has been able to gain knowledge on various aspects such as administration and common practices, during their visit.

Therefore the correct answer is A. i.e., the inscription on copper plate (epigraphy).

Note: Inscriptions on copper plates i.e. Epigraphy is the most important source in the history of Medieval Kerala. Copper plates with inscriptions were used as documents. The official documents given by chieftains to temples and tradesmen were mainly written on copper plates.
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in the third century BCE.