Pandyas
Pandyas
Section titled “Pandyas”2020-04-27 12:05:47
Origin, Sources and Rulers
Section titled “Origin, Sources and Rulers”- aka Pandyas of Madurai they were since 4th - 3rd cent BC -> faded after the rise of Kalabhras in early century CE. but came into dominance once from 6th - 10th century and then again as Later Pandyas from 13th -14th century.
- They ruled from Madurai.
Sources for Early Historic Pandyas
Section titled “Sources for Early Historic Pandyas”- Various sources are numerous. Early Pandyas are mentioned by Megasthenes, Kautilya.
- Ashokan inscription mentions them as hostiles.
- Pandya inscriptions dating 3rd 2nd century BC have been found in Madurai.
- Hathigumpa inscription also mention about them being defeated by the Kharavela king.
Source of Medieval Pandyas
Section titled “Source of Medieval Pandyas”- Velvikudi inscription calls them as destroyer of Kalabhra kingdom.
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- Kadungon and his son Maravarman Avanishulamani were 1st 2 early medieval rulers who ended Kalabhra rule.
- Involved with feud with Pallavas
- King Rajasimha I assumed the title Pallava Bhanjana (Pallava Breaker)
- Other Rulers were Jatial Parantaka and Shrimara Shrivallabha
- Defeated by Cholas in 10th century