Pandya dynasty
Ancient Tamil kingdom
The Pandya dynasty ruled in southern India for over two millennia, centered in the Tamil region around Madurai.
One of the three ancient Tamil kingdoms alongside the Cholas and Cheras, the Pandyas were renowned as patrons of Tamil literature and controlled lucrative pearl fisheries and trade routes.
The Pandya dynasty's influence extended across maritime Southeast Asia.
- Tamil NaduSouth Indian state
- gold coinageMoney made from Au
- spice tradeHistorical exchange of aromatics
- JainismIndian religion emphasizing nonviolence
- pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
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