Which was the capital city of the Cheras?

Vanji

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Solution

The correct option is A Vanji
Vanchi/ Vanji was a headquarters of Chera dynasty, who ruled parts of Kerala and central Tamil Nadu (the Kongu country) in the early historic south India. The exact location of Vanchi is matter of a debate among historians. It is speculated that the location is identical with medieval Vanchi-Karur (modern Karur).

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