Tamil̤s have a long History starting from the pre-historic period.
It is a unique accomplishment in the annals of history, since very few dynasties in the world have reigned for suc. to sixteenth century A.
D.
One-third of India\'s epigraphical sources pertain to Tamil̤ Nāḍu and one of the dynasties of Tamil̤ Nāḍu - Pāņḍyas - had the privilege of continuous rule from third century B.
C.
Retracing their History is facilitated by various sources.
Tamil̤s have a long History starting from the pre-historic period