What was the Pandyan dynasty?

Q: What was the Pandyan dynasty?


A: The Pandyan dynasty was an ancient Tamil state in South India.

Q: Was the Pandyan kingdom one of the three ancient Tamil kingdoms?


A: Yes, the Pandyan kingdom was one of the three ancient Tamil kingdoms along with Chola and Chera.

Q: How long did the Pandyas rule the Tamil country?


A: The Pandyas ruled the Tamil country from pre-historic times until the end of the 15th century.

Q: From where did the Pandyas rule initially?


A: The Pandyas ruled initially from Korkai, a sea port on the southern most tip of the Indian peninsula.

Q: Where did the Pandyas move to later on?


A: The Pandyas moved to Madurai in later times.

Q: Do we know the exact antiquity of the Pandyan kingdom?


A: No, we do not know the exact antiquity of the Pandyan kingdom.

Q: Aside from the Pandyas, what are the other two ancient Tamil kingdoms?


A: The other two ancient Tamil kingdoms were Chola and Chera.

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