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Who ruled Tamil Nadu after Cholas?
Pandyas
The Pallavas ruled in the 4th century A.D. The Cholas ruled between 1st and 4th centuries. They rose to power again in the 9th century, only to be replaced by the Pandyas in the 14th century.
Did Cholas rule Tamil Nadu?
The three ancient Tamil dynasties namely Chera, Chola, and Pandya were of ancient origins. The Cholas who re-emerged from obscurity in the 9th century by defeating the Pallavas and the Pandyas rose to become a great power and extended their empire over the entire southern peninsula.
When was Tamil Nadu formed?
1773
Tamil Nadu/Founded
When was Tamil Nadu called Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu became the official name of the remnants of Madras state in 1968.
What is Chera Chola Pandya?
The three ruling houses of Tamil India, the Pandyas, Cheras, and Cholas, fought for supremacy of southern India and Sri Lanka. These dynasties promoted early literature on the Indian subcontinent and built important Hindu temples.
How did Chera dynasty end?
The Pandyas were defeated by Chola king Parantaka in 910 AD (the fate of the Kongu Chera country, then ruled by Kongu Cheras, upon the fall of Madurai is not known).
Who is the founder of Chera dynasty?
Kulashekhara Alwar, a Tamil King in 800 AD, founded the second Chera Dynasty. He had united the parts of the Modern Kerala and ruled from his capital Mahodayapuram that is today’s Kodungallur. Kulashekhara wrote Perumal thirumozhi, one of the most celebrated devotional works of the Tamil Bhakti cult.
What is Nadu in history?
Nadu refers to the territory in history. In the earlier historical period, Tamil Nadu was ruled by different kings. Explanation: Nadu refers to a place or land or the place or country. When the kings ruled their land in southern India then those territories were eventually named after them.
What is the landform of Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu is divided naturally between the flat country along the eastern coast and the hilly regions in the north and west. The broadest part of the eastern plains is the fertile Kaveri (Cauvery) River delta; farther south are the arid flatlands surrounding the cities of Ramanathapuram and Madurai (Madura).