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Which of the following copper plate inscriptions, issued during the reign of the Later Chera king Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal, grants extensive trading privileges and land to the Church of Tarisapalli at Quilon?

A. Thazhekad Copper Plates
B. Tharisapalli Copper Plates✓ Correct Answer
C. Mambally Copper Plate
D. Jewish Copper Plates of Bhaskara Ravi

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Tharisapalli Copper Plates, issued in 849 CE by Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal, ruler of Quilon, record land grants and commercial immunities granted to the Nestorian Christian church established by Mar Sapir Iso. The Thazhekad plates relate to Christian merchants in central Kerala. The Jewish Copper Plates were issued by Bhaskara Ravi Varman to Joseph Rabban. The Quilon plates are foundational documents illustrating religious harmony and maritime trade organization in medieval Kerala.

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