Pandiya Kingdom

Kings also called Maran, Valudhi, Chezhian

Kingdom:

• Capital: Madurai
• Port : Korkai
• Flag: Fish
• present madurai, tirunelveli, ramanathapuram districts

Important Kings:

• Mudhukudumi peruvaludhi – title: Palyagasalai
• Boothapandian – wife Perungoppendu – poetess
• Ariyappadaikadantha nedunchezhian – king referred in silapathigaram
• Thalaiyalanganathu Nedunchezhian – patronized poet Mangudi Maruthanar

Local Chieftains : Velirs

• Kadaiyelu vallalgal – Pari, Ori, Malayan, Elini, Pegan, Aay, Nalli
• Patronized poets: Kapilar, Avvaiyar (Adhiyaman), Nallathanar, Perunchitiranaar

Administration :

• MONARCH
• King: Vendan, Ko, Irai
• Chieftains – Velirs
• 2 councils:
  • Iymperunkuzhu (council of 5)
  • Enperayam (council of 8)

Army:

• Infantry, Cavalry, elephants, chariots
• Swords, spears, bow & arroes
• Fort protected by moats & trenches

Local Administration:

• Mandram
• Naadu
• Valanadu
• Kuttram
• Council of elders for village administration
  • podiyil
  • Manram
  • Avai
  • Ambalam

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