Pandya dynasty
.png) Extent of the Pandya Territories c. 1250 C.E. | |
| Official language | Tamil |
| Capitals | Korkai Madurai |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Preceding state | Unknown |
| Succeeding states | Delhi Sultanate, Nayak, Vijayanagar |
The Pandyan kingdom பாண்டியர் was an ancient Tamil state in South India of unknown antiquity. Pandyas were one of the three ancient Tamil kingdoms (Chola and Chera being the other two) who ruled the Tamil country from pre-historic times until end of the 15th century. They ruled initially from Korkai, a sea port on the southern most tip of the Indian peninsula, and in later times moved to Madurai.
Pandya Dynasty Media
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
Temple_between_hill_symbols_and_elephant_coin_of_the_Pandyas_Sri_Lanka_1st_century_CE.
Vettuvan Koil, Kalugumalai, Tuticorin. Pandya kingdom, 8th century CE
Four Armed Vishnu, Pandya Dynasty, 8-9th Century
India, Tamil Nadu, early 12th century*Sculpture*Copper alloy*Gift of the 1997 Collectors Committee (AC1997.16.1)*South and Southeast Asian Art
This is from Kalugumalai which has many rock cut Jain sculptures.
Pandya country in the Chola Empire (12th century)
An aerial view of Madurai city from Meenakshi Temple
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