Vanchi (early historic)
Vanchi (വഞ്ചി) was a headquarters of Chera dynasty, who ruled central Kerala and western 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 was identical with medieval Thiruvanchikkulam. The place called Karur is not confirmed exactly.[1]
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| Kongu Chera dynasty (Karur) |
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| Chera/Perumals of Makotai (Kerala) |
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The following medieval Chera (Kerala) capitals were also known as "Vanchi". The Kings of travancore used the degree 'Vanchipaala' meaning the protector of Vanchi
- Thiruvanchikkulam (capital of the Chera/Perumals) Kodungallur - Mahodaya-puram (Makotai) - [1]
- Karur or Karuvur - present-day Karur (capital of the Kongu Cheras/Keralas)
References
- Narayanan, M. G. S. Perumāḷs of Kerala: Brahmin Oligarchy and Ritual Monarchy: Political and Social Conditions of Kerala Under the Cēra Perumāḷs of Makōtai (c. AD 800 - AD 1124). Thrissur (Kerala): CosmoBooks, 2013. 18.
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