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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.
Karur branch (Kongu area) [3] Clan or line name: Porai [3] or Irumporai [1] Imayavaramban Nedum Cheral Athan [3] Anthuvan [3] Palyanai Chel Kezhu Kuttuvan [3] Chelva Kadungo Vazhi Athan [3] Ko Athan Chel Irumporai [1] Narmudi Cheral [3] Tagadur Erinta Perum Cheral Irumporai [3] Perum Kadungon [1] Chenguttuvan [3] Kudakko Ilam Cheral Irumporai ...
The Chera branch from Kongu country (based at Karur), also called the Keralas, seems to have dominated the old Chera territories (including present-day Kerala). [83] The region was also affected by the rise of the Kalabhras, [82] and then by the Chalukya and Pallava-Pandya domination and the ascent of the Rashtrakutas and Cholas.
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]
5.2 Kongu Chera dynasty (c. 400–844 CE) 5.3 Chera Perumal dynasty of Makotai (c. 844–1124 CE) 5.4 Venadu Chera/Kulasekhara dynasty (c. 1124–1528 CE)
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.
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]
Chera Rock Shelter, Pugalur. Perum Cheral Irumporai, known as Perum Kadungon, was a member of the Irumporai line of the Chera dynasty in early historic south India (c. 1st - 4th century CE). [1] [2] He is the hero of the eighth chapter of the Pathitruppathu composed by poet Arichil Kizhar. [3] He is also addressed as "Kothai Marpa" in the Tamil ...