Question

Write a note about the various kingdoms that ruled South India during the Rajput Era and mention their contributions and achievements.

Answer 1

Instructions: In the answer to this question you must talk about the following kingdoms.

• Pallava dynasty
• Chola dynasty
• Rashtrakuta dynasty
• Pandya dynasty
• Chera dynasty

Solution:
There were 5 kingdoms that ruled in South India during the Rajput Era – the Pallavas, the Cholas, the Rashtrakutas, the Pandyas, and the Cheras. ​

In the Pallava dynasty, the strongest ruler was Narsinh Varma. The emperors of this dynasty were lovers of art and literature. The best example of Pallava architecture is the Kailashnath temple in Kanchi. ​

Tanjor was the capital of the Chola dynasty. They had a powerful navy, and their strongest ruler was Rajraja-I. He had initiated the measurement of land and local self-government during his reign. ​

The Rashtrakuta dynasty came to power after the fall of the Chalukya dynasty. Govind-III was the most powerful king of the Rashtrakutas. ​

The Pandya dynasty is one of the oldest dynasties that ruled India. Megasthenes, ​
the Greek traveller observed that females used to rule the Pandya community. They used to rule in present-day Madurai and Thirunelvelli in Tamil Nadu.​

The extent of the Chera dynasty is present-day Kerala. Athan Il and Cheran Settungvan were powerful rulers of this dynasty.​