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Nelcynda
Nelcynda is a place in ancient Kerala. It was described in Pliny's classical work The Natural History as well as in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. It was believed to be the capital of the Ay kingdom. Neendakara in Quilon district (now known as Kollam district) and Niranam in Pathanamthitta district are often identified with Nelcynda.