GS1 - early south india

REVISION CHEAT SHEET

EARLY SOUTH INDIA

1. Introduction

South India witnessed significant archaeological, cultural, and political changes from the Megalithic Age to 300 CE.

The period includes Megalithic burials, Sangam kingdoms, early temple architecture, and evolving trade networks.

2. Megalithic Period (1000 BCE – Early CE)

Burial Practices: Cairns, dolmens, urn burials, menhirs.

Material Culture: Iron tools, Black-and-Red Ware pottery.

Social Hierarchy: Elaborate burial sites indicate status differentiation.