Chera dynasty

The Chera dynasty (or Cēra), IPA: [t͡ʃeːɾɐ], was one of the principal lineages in the early history of the present day state of Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Together with the Cholas of Uraiyur and the Pandyas of Madurai, the early Cheras were known as one of the three major powers (muventar) of ancient Tamilakam (Tamil speaking macro region in south India) in the early centuries of the Common Era.

Chera dynasty

The Chera dynasty (or Cēra), IPA: [t͡ʃeːɾɐ], was one of the principal lineages in the early history of the present day state of Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Together with the Cholas of Uraiyur and the Pandyas of Madurai, the early Cheras were known as one of the three major powers (muventar) of ancient Tamilakam (Tamil speaking macro region in south India) in the early centuries of the Common Era.