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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.
There are a lot of instances of religious tolerance shown by the kings. During the time of the second Chera empire, the Quilon Syrian copper plates record the gift of a plot of land to the Terisapalli (Teresa church) at Kurakkeni Kollam along with several rights and privileges in 9th century CE. Muslims of Kerala are also referred in this plate.
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.
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)
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]
Probably a Kongu Chera or a Pandya prince (son of a Pandya and a Chera princess). [2] This royal was previously considered as a successor of Bhaskara Ravi (i. e., a Chera Perumal king of Kerala) (K. A. N. Sastri and E. P. N. K. Pillai). [3] Minavan Vira Kerala, a Pandya prince, probably identical with the Kerala defeated by Rajadhiraja. [4]
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 ...
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]