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Vanchi was a headquarters of Chera dynasty, who ruled central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu (the Kongu region) in the early historic south India. [1] [2] The exact location of Vanchi is matter of a debate among historians. [3] It is speculated that the location was identical with medieval Vanchi Karur (modern Karur). [3] [2]
[1] [2] The lineage, known as one of the mu-ventar (the Three Kings) of Tamilakam (the Tamil Country) alongside the Chola and Pandya, has been documented as early as c. 3rd century BCE. [3] The Chera country was geographically well placed (at the tip of the Indian peninsula) to profit from maritime trade via the extensive Indian Ocean networks.
Kongu Chera dynasty, or Cheras or Keralas [1] of Kongu or Karur, or simply as the Chera dynasty, were a medieval royal lineage in south India, initially ruling over western Tamil Nadu and central Kerala. [2] The headquarters of the Kongu Cheras was located at Karur-Vanchi , the ancient base of the early historic Cheras, in central Tamil Nadu.
The Cheras were another prominent dynasty during the Sangam Age in South India, alongside the Cholas and the Pandyas. The Chera kingdom, located in present-day Kerala and Kongu Nadu, had a significant impact on trade, economy, and cultural exchange during that time. The Cheras were known for their extensive trade networks and maritime activities.
Ezhimala, the early historic headquarters of Mushika dynasty, which was succeeded by the kingdom of Kolathunadu later. Kerala's dominant rulers of the early historic period were the Cheras, a Tamil dynasty with its headquarters located in Vanchi. [57] The location of Vanchi is generally considered near the ancient port city of Muziris in Kerala.
He probably was a member of the Muchiri-Karur branch of the Chera family. [1] Under his reign, the Chera territory included the Malabar Coast (present-day Kerala) and interior Kongu country. [11] [12] Military achievements of Chenkuttavan are described - albeit in an exaggerated manner - in the medieval Tamil epic poem Chilappathikaram. [2]
The Rulers of the Chera dynasty can be Rulers of early historic Chera polity; Medieval Chera rulers Chera rulers from Vanchi Karur (Karur) ... Kadummiputhra Chera [1]
[1] [4] He was a contemporary of the Pandya ruler Nedum Chezhian (II, early 3rd century CE [5]). [6] [1] His death was famously portended by a falling star (possibly a comet or meteor). [7] Mantharan Cheral was a member of the Irumporai/Porai line, a collateral branch of the Chera family (ruling with Karuvur/Karur as their headquarters).