Knowra South India South India South India is the southern region of the Indian subcontinent, commonly comprising Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and nearby union territories. Its languages, histories, and landscapes are diverse.
Andhra Pradesh : An Indian state on the southeastern coast, with Telugu as its principal language. It is one of the states commonly included in South India.
Sangam literature : A corpus of early Tamil poetry traditionally associated with assemblies of poets in ancient Tamilakam. It preserves early evidence of Tamil society, politics, and culture in the south.
Carnatic music : A classical music tradition associated with southern India, built around raga, tala, and composed repertoire. Its performance institutions and composers are closely rooted in the region.
North India : The northern region of India, encompassing varied states, languages, histories, and cultural traditions. It is the broad regional counterpart often compared with South India.
Karnataka : An Indian state in the southwest, with Kannada as its principal language. It is one of the states commonly included in South India.
Chola dynasty : A Tamil dynasty whose powerful medieval empire expanded across southern India and maritime Asia. Chola rule left lasting political and architectural marks across the region.
Bharatanatyam : An Indian classical dance form associated with Tamil Nadu, combining expressive gesture, rhythm, and movement. Its modern practice draws on a dance tradition from the region.
East India : The eastern region of India, including states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. It shows that India’s regional divisions extend beyond a north–south contrast.
Kerala : An Indian state on the Malabar Coast, with Malayalam as its principal language. It is one of the states commonly included in South India.
Vijayanagara Empire : A South Indian empire founded in the fourteenth century, centered on the Deccan and its capital at Hampi. Its political and cultural influence crossed several present-day southern states.
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