Kingdoms in South India — History STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsHistoryKingdoms in South India3 Marks
Question
The important Kingdom in south India. (a) Cholas (b) Cheras (c) Pandyas
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Answer
(a) Cholas: The Cholas established their kingdom in the first century C.E. The Chola dynasty originated in Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Naidu). This province was known as ‘Cholamandala’ (Coromandel) Karikala was the first Chola king who brought together eleven small kingdoms and build a strong army. He defeated the Chera and Pandya king and established Tamil dominance.
(b) Cheras: The Cheras ruled over Kerala. They are mentioned as ‘Kedalaputra’ (Keralaputra or sons of Kerala) in contemporary literature.
(c) Pandyas: The Pandyas had established their rule from Pudukkottai to Kanyakumari.
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