INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Megaliths are spread across the Indian subcontinent, though the bulk of them are found in peninsular India, concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brahmagiri, Karnataka Chamber burials, pit burials 2. Marayoor, Kerala Dolmens, rock art 3. Burzahoma, Kashmir Neolithic/megalithic pit burials, menhirs 4. Bandipur, Karnataka Chamber burials (previously unreported site) 5.

Detailed explanation-3: -Megalithic Phase The megalithic culture is known for its burials. The abundance of iron tools and a Black-and-Red pottery with the burials is the main identifying features of the megalithic culture. The megalithic culture suggests that there was an abrupt change from the Neolithic stage into the Iron Age.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of India’s most important Megalithic sites include Andhra Pradesh Adichanallur, Tamil Nadu Thrissur (Thrissivaperur), Nagarjunakonda, Kerala Jaunapani, Maharashtra Maski, Karnataka Brahmagiri, Karnataka Nagarjunakonda, Karnataka Piklihal, Karnataka Hallur.

Detailed explanation-5: -The megalithic period saw a dramatic increase in the use of iron for weapons and agricultural tools. In fact, in south India, the megalithic period coincides with the Iron Age, and spanned a little over a thousand years from about the twelfth century BC to the second century AD.