Vanchi (early historic)

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Vanchi was a headquarters of Chera dynasty, which ruled central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu (the Kongu country) in the early historic south India. [1] [2] The location of Vanchi remains a matter of debate among historians. [3] It is speculated that the site corresponded to the medieval Vanchi Karur (modern Karur, Tamil Nadu). [3] [2]

The following medieval Chera (Kerala) capitals were also referred to as "Vanchi":

References

  1. Karashima, Noburu (2014). "States in the Deccan and Kerala". A Concise History of South India: Issues and Interpretations. Oxford University Press. pp. 145–46.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Champakalakshmi, R. (1996). Trade, Ideology, and Urbanization: South India 300 BC to AD 1300. Oxford University Press. pp. 118–119.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Narayanan, M. G. S. (2013) [1972]. Perumals of Kerala. Thrissur (Kerala): CosmoBooks. pp. 18–19.