Q. The word coromandal cost has been derived from the kingdom of which of the following?
Answer: Cholas
Notes: The name coromandal occurs in the forms Cholamandalam or Solamandalam on the great temple inscription of Tanjore. So Coromandel takes its name from the ancient dynasty of Tamil rulers known as the Cholas.
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