History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the structural typology of ancient megalithic burials in Kerala: 1. Hood stones, known locally as Kudakkal, are dome-shaped dressed laterite stones placed over urn burials. 2. Hat stones, known as Topikkal, consist of a circular capstone supported by four upright stones forming a subterranean chamber. 3. Rock-cut cave tombs excavated into laterite formations are exclusively concentrated in the northern districts such as Kozhikode and Wayanad. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only✓ Correct Answer
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Hood stones or Kudakkal are dome-shaped laterite blocks placed atop urn burials, while hat stones or Topikkal are umbrella-like capstones resting on multiple supporting stones rather than forming subterranean chambers as described incorrectly in the second statement. Rock-cut laterite burial caves are indeed prominent across northern districts like Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad. These megalithic monuments date predominantly from the Iron Age to the early historic period in Kerala.
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