During the Rajput era many big and small states were established in South India. After
the demise of Pulkeshi II, his vast empire disintegrated into smaller states. The reign
of many rulers of the Chalukya dynasty is noteworthy.
The kingdoms of the Pallava and the Chola dynasties are also included in the states
of South India. Narsinh Varma was a strong ruler of the Pallava dynasty. The emperors
of this dynasty were lovers of art and literature. The Kailashnath temple of Kanchi is
the best example of Pallava architecture.
The Chola dynasty also ruled in the south. Tanjor was their capital. The rulers of Chola
dynasty attacked Ceylon and annexed many territories. The Cholas had a powerful
navy because of which they could attack countries even across the sea. Rajraja-I
adapted a very systematic way of administration in his state. He started with the
measurement of land and local self government.
Apart from them, the Rashtrakuta, Chera and Pandya dynasties also ruled in South
India. So it is evident that many dynasties ruled at different places during the Rajput
age. There were frequent battles between them to annex each other’s areas. Due to
the internal conflicts, there was no unity among them. Foreign invaders took
advantage of this. We will discuss the administration and culture during the Rajput era
in the next unit.
Rashtrakutas ruled South India. With the fall of Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta came
to power. Rashtrakuta means ‘head of a state or area.’ It is believed that the founder
of the dynasty was an officer of that community and hence the dynasty was named
after him. Out of many rulers, Govind-III was the most powerful king. In the 8th century,
he established a powerful kingdom in the Deccan.
The Pandyas also ruled over South India. The Pandya dynasty is believed to be very
ancient. Megasthenes, the Greek traveler, notes that females used to rule in this
community. The inscriptions of Emperor Ashok also contain references to the
Pandyas. The Pandyas ruled in present day Madurai and Thirunelvelli in Tamil Nadu.
Cheras ruled over South India. Chera is now known as Kerala. In ancient time, Kerala
was part of the Tamil state. Later on, Kerala or Malayalam state separated.
‘Kepalputra Rajya’ is mentioned in the inscriptions of Ashoka. Athan Il was the first
strong ruler of this dynasty. Cheran Settungvan was a powerful ruler of this dynasty.
the demise of Pulkeshi II, his vast empire disintegrated into smaller states. The reign
of many rulers of the Chalukya dynasty is noteworthy.
The kingdoms of the Pallava and the Chola dynasties are also included in the states
of South India. Narsinh Varma was a strong ruler of the Pallava dynasty. The emperors
of this dynasty were lovers of art and literature. The Kailashnath temple of Kanchi is
the best example of Pallava architecture.
The Chola dynasty also ruled in the south. Tanjor was their capital. The rulers of Chola
dynasty attacked Ceylon and annexed many territories. The Cholas had a powerful
navy because of which they could attack countries even across the sea. Rajraja-I
adapted a very systematic way of administration in his state. He started with the
measurement of land and local self government.
Apart from them, the Rashtrakuta, Chera and Pandya dynasties also ruled in South
India. So it is evident that many dynasties ruled at different places during the Rajput
age. There were frequent battles between them to annex each other’s areas. Due to
the internal conflicts, there was no unity among them. Foreign invaders took
advantage of this. We will discuss the administration and culture during the Rajput era
in the next unit.
Rashtrakutas ruled South India. With the fall of Chalukya dynasty Rashtrakuta came
to power. Rashtrakuta means ‘head of a state or area.’ It is believed that the founder
of the dynasty was an officer of that community and hence the dynasty was named
after him. Out of many rulers, Govind-III was the most powerful king. In the 8th century,
he established a powerful kingdom in the Deccan.
The Pandyas also ruled over South India. The Pandya dynasty is believed to be very
ancient. Megasthenes, the Greek traveler, notes that females used to rule in this
community. The inscriptions of Emperor Ashok also contain references to the
Pandyas. The Pandyas ruled in present day Madurai and Thirunelvelli in Tamil Nadu.
Cheras ruled over South India. Chera is now known as Kerala. In ancient time, Kerala
was part of the Tamil state. Later on, Kerala or Malayalam state separated.
‘Kepalputra Rajya’ is mentioned in the inscriptions of Ashoka. Athan Il was the first
strong ruler of this dynasty. Cheran Settungvan was a powerful ruler of this dynasty.
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