Athiyaman (Sathiyaputhra)
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Athiyaman were an ancient line of rulers based in Thagadur, present day Dharmapuri, in northern Tamil country, dating back to at least the 3rd century BCE. They were one of the four major powers of th
Jambai Inscription
Thanjavur temple
Chera dynasty
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The Chera dynasty, also known as Kedalaputho, from the early historic or the Sangam period in southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of
Athiyaman (Sathiyaputhra)
…BCE. They were one of the four major powers of the Tamilakam (the Tamil country) during the second half of the first millennium BCE, bordered by the Cheras to the southwest and the Pandyas and Cholas to the south. The Athiyamans are mentioned in early historic Tamil literature (the Sangam Literature), as…
Approximate extent of Chera influence in early historic south India (Gurukkal, 2002)
Ilango Adigal, a 2nd-century Chera prince and Jain monk, is credited with composing the Tamil epic Silappatikaram.
Brahmi inscription from Pugalur, near Karur, recording Chera royal grants to a Jain monk.
Amphorae sherds found at Pattnanam excavation site (Kerala).