The Lakshadweep Islands are
a string of little known islands, lying approximately 320 kilometers
(200 miles) off the south west coast of India. There are thirty
six islands in all, comprising coral atolls, submerged banks and
reefs. It is commonly believed that the islands were discovered
by ship wrecked sailors during the reign of Cheraman Perumal, a
legendary king of Kerala, around 354 AD. |