History of Lakshadweep is based on old legends and myths, which was passed on from generation to generation. It is said that the first settlement on these islands was by Cheraman Perumal, who was the last king of Kerala. After his conversion to Islam at the behest of Arab merchants, he slipped out from his capital, Cranganore (Kodungallor). When his absence was discovered, the people went to search him on boats to the shores of Mecca.
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History of Lakshadweep defines the first settlement on these islands under the Union Territory of India that was ruled by Cheraman Perumal, who was the last king of Kerala