Contemporaries of the Chera Dynasty
The Chera dynasty was the most significant kingdom of the Sangam era. The early Cheras were one of the three major powers of ancient Tamilakam. Some of the Chera Dynasty’s contemporaries were the Cholas and the Pandyas. The Chera dynasty is often associated with the Sangam age and its literacy development process.
Chera Dynasty : Overview, Rulers, Economy, & End of Chera Dynasty
The Chera Dynasty or the Cheras was a Dravidian dynasty that ruled the present Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They were the first in this area who establish a well-systemed medieval ruling dynasty in the south-eastern and southwestern parts of India. There were two distinct and different periods when this dynasty ruled the southern part of India. The Early Cheras ruled the region between the 4th to 5th centuries BC. On the other hand, the Kulasekharas who were the later Cheras ruled the same region between the 8th to 12th centuries AD. The Chera dynasty was famous for their contributions to trade, culture, and literature of medieval India. They played a significant role in shaping the history of the southern part of India.
In this article, we are going to discuss the Chera Dynasty in detail. Let’s start.
Table of Content
- Chera Dynasty – Overview
- Chera Dynasty – Background
- Important Rulers of the Chera Dynasty
- Administration of Chera Dynasty
- Society of Chera Dynasty
- Economy of the Chera Dynasty
- Art and Architecture of the Chera Dynasty
- Literature of Chera Dynasty
- Contemporaries of the Chera Dynasty
- Decline – End of Chera Dynasty