Pandya dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the earliest historical period?From at least the 4th to 3rd centuries BCE
2. What is the periods of imperial dominance?6th to 10th centuries CE and 13th to 14th centuries CE

Tamilakam: The ancient geographical and cultural designation for the Tamil-speaking region of South India.
Mu-ventar: A collective term for the three major ancient Tamil kingdoms: the Pandyas, Cholas, and Cheras.
Sangam Period: An era in ancient Tamil history (c. 300 BCE – 300 CE) characterized by the flourishing of Tamil literature and culture under royal patronage.
Nayanars and Alvars: Groups of Tamil poet-saints who were devoted to Shiva (Nayanars) and Vishnu (Alvars) respectively, prominent during the Pandya revival.