Pandya dynasty
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The Pandya dynasty, also referred to as the Pandyas of Madurai, was an ancient Tamil dynasty of South India, and among the four great kingdoms of Tamilakam, the other three being the Pallavas, the Cho
Mangulam inscription (3rd and 2nd centuries BCE)
Srivilliputhur Andal temple built by Pandyas primarily, is the official emblem of Tamil Nadu.
Vaigai River in Madurai
Pandya coin with temple between hills and elephant (Sri Lanka ca. 1st century CE) (British Museum)
Kalabhra dynasty
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The Kalabhra dynasty were rulers of all or parts of Tamil region sometime between the 3rd century and 6th century CE, after the ancient dynasties of the early Cholas, the early Pandyas and Chera. Info
8th Century Velvikudi grant that mentions Kalabhras.
Thanjavur temple