Prof. A. Sreedhara Menon, a Padma Bhushan awardee and former State Editor of the Kerala Gazetteers, brought a disciplined, interdisciplinary approach to his writing. Unlike earlier accounts that often blended fact with folklore, Kerala Charithram offers a meticulously researched, chronological timeline of the region. Key Sections and Content
Explores Kerala's origins, including the Sangam Age, the rise of the Ays, and the early Chera Dynasty .
(English: A Survey of Kerala History ) is a foundational academic work by renowned historian A. Sreedhara Menon . First published in 1967, it remains the most comprehensive and objective account of Kerala's evolution from prehistoric times to the modern era. Quick Facts Author: Prof. A. Sreedhara Menon (Padma Bhushan awardee) Original Publication: August 1, 1967