History & Civics
What were herostones, and why were they erected?
Sangam Age
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The herostones were erected for the heroes who sacrificed their lives to the cause of safeguarding the villages and their culture. Most of the herostones bear inscriptions often mentioning the names of the heroes, their families, regions, and other details.
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