Pandya dynasty, referred to as the Pandyas of Madurai, was an ancient Tamil dynasty of South India, and among the three great kingdoms of Tamilakam, the other two being the Cholas and the Cheras.
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27 Facts About Pandya dynasty
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The early Pandya dynasty chieftains ruled their country from the ancient period, which included the inland city of Madurai and the southern port of Korkai.
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Pandya dynasty Nadu was home to a number of renowned temples, including the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
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Etymology of Pandya dynasty is still a matter of considerable speculation among scholars.
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Pandya dynasty's is attributed as an "amazonian queen" whose servants were men and administrative officials and army were women.
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Pandya dynasty's is thought of ruling the whole western and northern coast of Sri Lanka from her capital Kudiramalai, where remains of what is thought of as her fort are found.
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Pandya dynasty's is sometimes seen as an incarnation of the Pandya associated gods, Meenakshi and Kannagi.
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Medieval Pandya dynasty kings were claimed to have belonged to the Chandra-vamsa or the Lunar Race.
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Pandya dynasty is praised for his victory of Mizhalai and Mutturu, two "vel" centres along the ocean.
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The Pandya dynasty chiefdom was famous for its pearl fisheries and silk industry.
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Pandya dynasty seems to be the most prominent of the three "ventar" rulers.
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Pandya dynasty fought against an alliance of the Pandya, Chera and Sri Lankan kings, and defeated the Cheras and "deprived" the Pandyas of their ancient capital Madurai.
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Pandya dynasty succeeded his older brother Jatavarman Kulasekhara in 1216.
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The Pandya dynasty attacked the Hoysalas in the Kaveri and captured the fort of Kannanur Koppam.
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Sundara Pandya I was succeeded by Maravarman Kulasekara I Around 1279 the combined force of Hoysala king Ramanatha and Rajendra III was defeated by Maravarman Kulasekara I Maravarman Kulasekara I, now virtually unchallenged, ruled over the Chola country and southern Tamil speaking portions of Hoysala kingdom.
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Pandya dynasty invaded Sri Lanka, ruled by Bhuvanaikabahu I, "carried away to the Pandya country the venerable Tooth Relic", and the wealth of the island.
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The Pandya dynasty brothers fled their headquarters, and the Khaljis pursued them unsuccessfully.
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Pandya dynasty divided Madurai into 72 districts, including 16 districts of those closest to the Pandyas.
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Pandya dynasty gave them positions and made them separate from the Pandyas.
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Pandya dynasty country, located at the extreme south-western tip of South Asia, served as an important meeting point throughout the history of the India.
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The pearls from the Pandya dynasty country were in demand in the kingdoms of north India.
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Pandya dynasty country was home to a number of renowned temples including Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
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The large walled temple complexes of the Pandya dynasty country contained several administrative offices and bazaars.
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