In this article we have compiled a list of top twenty-five rulers of South India. They are: 1. Pulakesin II (610 or 611-642 A.D.) 2. Vikramaditya I (655-681 A.D.) 3. Dantidurga (753-758 A.D.) 4. Krishna I (758-773 A.D.) 5. Govinda II (773-780 A.D.) 6. Dhruva (780-793 A.D.) 7. Govinda III (793-814 A.D.) 8. Sarva or Amoghavarsha I (814-878 A.D.) 9. [...]
The following points highlight the top three powerful rulers of south India. The epic rulers are: 1. The Cheras 2. The Cholas 3. The Pandyas. Ruler # 1. The Cheras: The first known ruler among the Chera-rulers was Udiyanajerala. His son, Napulajerala Adana proved more renowned than his father and extended the territory of his kingdom. He adopted the title [...]
In this article we will discuss about the history of South India based on Sangama literature. Political Condition of South India: Whatever has been referred to in the Sangama literature indicates that, probably, the Tamil states of the South were oligarchies in the beginning wherein all members of the ruling family participated in the administration of the state. However, gradually [...]