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.
Pandya coin with temple between hills and elephant (Sri Lanka ca. 1st century CE) (British Museum)
The Chola Empire, which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, was a medieval thalassocratic empire based in southern India that was ruled by the Chola dynasty, and comprised overseas dominions,
Pandya dynasty
…Thanjavur in the 9th century and were in constant conflict with the latter. The Pandyas allied themselves with the Sinhalese and the Cheras against the Chola Empire until it found an opportunity to revive its frontiers during the late 13th century. The Pandyas entered their golden age under Maravarman I and Jatavarman…
Chola Kings. Rajaraja I. 985 1014 CE Uncertain Tamilnadu mint. Chola, conqueror of the Gangas in Tamil, seated tiger with two fish
Rajendra I proclaimed as Emperor by Shiva and Shakthi
Sculpture of Kulottunga I