Which one of the following statements on the Cheras is not correct?a)T...
The second king of the Chera Dynasty was Imayavaramban Nedum Cheralatan , who died in a battle with Chola Kings. The next important ruler was Senguttuvan, who is hero of a famous Tamil Epic Silapathikaram. Senguttuvan is best known for sending the first embassy to China from South India. His capital was Karur.
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Which one of the following statements on the Cheras is not correct?a)T...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - The first Chera monarch Udiyanjeral was called Imayavaraman. This statement is not correct.
Reason:
The Cheras were one of the major dynasties of ancient Tamilakkam (Tamil country) in South India. They ruled over the present-day Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu.
The Chera Monarchs:
The Chera dynasty had a long line of monarchs. The first known Chera monarch was Udiyanjeral who was also known as Imayavaraman. Therefore, statement (a) is incorrect.
The Greatest Ruler:
The greatest ruler of the Chera dynasty was not Udiyanjeral (Imayavaraman), but rather, it was Senguttuvan (also known as Red Chera or San-u-Guttuven). He is known for his patronage of Tamil literature and his extensive trade network. He is also celebrated in the Tamil epic called "Silappatikaram".
Use of Modified Tamil:
The Cheras used a modified version of Tamil known as Old Tamil. Tamil was one of the oldest languages in the world and it had different variations over time. The Cheras contributed to the development and spread of Tamil language and literature.
Alliance with the Pandyas:
The Cheras had a close alliance with the Pandyas, another major dynasty of ancient Tamilakkam. They often fought together against their common enemies, particularly the Cholas. The Cheras and the Pandyas had mutual cooperation in trade, defense, and cultural exchanges.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the statement (a) is not correct as the first Chera monarch was Udiyanjeral, not Imayavaraman. The greatest ruler of the Chera dynasty was Senguttuvan or Red Chera. The Cheras used a modified version of Tamil and they had an alliance with the Pandyas.
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