Maravarman Sundara Pandyan He laid the foundation for the Pandya revival, after being dominated by the Cholas

Chera – Chola - Pandiyan to call them Three Glorified by Heaven They are mentioned by The etymology of the Tamil word for the three kings – Moovendhar


The Pandyas were the earliest of the Muvendhar
However the establishment of a Pandya territory is not known until the sixth century under King Kadungon who liberated the Pandya country from the Kalabhras.
They were famous for being patrons of the Tamil Sangams which were held in their capital, Madurai.
The large number of Roman coins from Emperor Augustus to Emperor Zeno found in Madurai shows that trade flourished among Rome, Greece and Tamilakam.
The Roman and Greek writers praise Korkai (now called Tuticorin or Thoothukudi) as the seaport of the Pandyas.
Capital Korkai (port, early historic) Madurai (till 1335) and Tenkasi (till 1618 )
pandya is derived from the ancient Tamil word "pandu" meaning "old”

Maravarman - pandiya He laid the foundation for the Pandya revival

The Pandyas entered their golden age under Maravarman and Jatavarman Sundara Pandya I (13th century). Some early efforts by Maravarman I to expand into the Chola country were effectively checked by the Hoysalas.
Jatavarman I (c. 1251) successfully expanded the kingdom into the Telugu country (as far north as Nellore)
Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by Pandyan Emperor Sadayavarman Kulasekaran.
also Muttalakkum Vayil, was built by Maravarman Sundara Pandyan II

1. Great Warriors - Pandiyas Maravarman Sundara Pandyan He laid the foundation for the Pandya revival, after being dominated by the Cholas

2. Three crowned Warriers of Tamilnadu Chera – Chola - Pandiyan to call them Three Glorified by Heaven They are mentioned by The etymology of the Tamil word for the three kings – Moovendhar

3. Pandyas Dynasty – main topic The Pandyas were the earliest of the Muvendhar However the establishment of a Pandya territory is not known until the sixth century under King Kadungon who liberated the Pandya country from the Kalabhras . They were famous for being patrons of the Tamil Sangams which were held in their capital, Madurai. The large number of Roman coins from Emperor Augustus to Emperor Zeno found in Madurai shows that trade flourished among Rome, Greece and Tamilakam . The Roman and Greek writers praise Korkai (now called Tuticorin or Thoothukudi ) as the seaport of the Pandyas. Capital Korkai (port, early historic) Madurai (till 1335) and Tenkasi (till 1618 ) pandya is derived from the ancient Tamil word " pandu " meaning "old”

4. Maravarman - pandiya He laid the foundation for the Pandya revival he Pandyas entered their golden age under Maravarman and Jatavarman Sundara Pandya I (13th century). Some early efforts by Maravarman I to expand into the Chola country were effectively checked by the Hoysalas . Jatavarman I (c. 1251) successfully expanded the kingdom into the Telugu country (as far north as Nellore) Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by Pandyan Emperor Sadayavarman Kulasekaran . also Muttalakkum Vayil , was built by Maravarman Sundara Pandyan II