Gaya confederacy
The "Samguk yusa" describes Heo Hwang-ok, who was the first queen of the Geumgwan Gaya—a statelet of the Gaya confederacy—as coming from India's Ayuta (Kanyakumari). Since the "Samguk yusa" was compiled in the 12th century, and contains mythical narratives, it is not strong evidence. At least Tamil merchants and some immigrants may have influenced the formation of the Gaya confederacy.