The island now known as Sri Lanka was known as Eelam in ancient times
The island now known as Sri Lanka was known as Eelam in ancient times. Words like ‘ Eelathunavu ‘ and ‘ Eelathu Poothanthevanar ‘ found in ancient Tamil literature indicate the connections of the island. The ancient Tamil Kings had published documents and literatures that had referred to the region as “Eelam” and “Eela Mandalam” (Eelam Zone), which is a common name used to refer in the ancient days.
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