The city is believed to have been part of the mythical Dravida Kingdom of the "Mahabharatha", and was described as "the best among cities" (Sanskrit: "Nagareshu Kanchi") by the 4th century Sanskrit poet, Kalidasa.
The city is believed to have been part of the mythical Dravida Kingdom of the "Mahabharatha". Kanchipuram was described as "the best among cities" (Sanskrit: "Nagareshu Kanchi") by the 4th century Sanskrit poet, Kalidasa.