V. Kanakasabhai

Historian, Deceased Person

1855 – 1906

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Who was V. Kanakasabhai?

Visvanatha Kanakasabhai Pillai was an Indian lawyer, historian and Dravidologist of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. He was the first person to attempt a chronology of ancient Tamil Nadu. He was also one of the first person to deduce the references to a long-submerged legendary continent Kumari Kandam in texts as Silappadhikkaram.

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Born
1855
Religion
  • Hindu
Profession
Died
1906

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on July 23, 2013

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