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Which states were ruled by the earlier Chera dynasty? A. Tamil Nadu and Kerala B. Bengal and Orissa C. Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim D. Maharashtra and Gujarat

Which states were ruled by the earlier Chera dynasty? A. Tamil Nadu and Kerala B. Bengal and Orissa C. Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim D. Maharashtra and Gujarat Correct Answer A

The correct answer is A.

  • The Chera dynasty was one of the principal lineages in the early history of the present-day states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India.
  • Together with the Cholas of Uraiyur and the Pandyas of Madurai, the early Cheras was known as one of the three major powers.
  • The Chera country was geographically well placed to profit from maritime trade via the extensive Indian Ocean networks.
  • The Chera's were known to have had their original centre at Karur in interior Tamil Nadu and harbours at Muchiri and Thondi on the Indian Ocean coast (Kerala).
  • The term Chera stands for the ruling lineage and the country associated with them.
  • The founder of the Chera dynasty was Uthiyan Cheral Athan.

Additional Information

Founders of some important Ancient Dynasties of India: 

Dynasty Founder
Haryanka  Bimbisara
Sisunaga Dynasty Sisunaga
Nanda Dynasty Mahapadma Nanda
Maurya Dynasty Chandragupta Maurya

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