Vanchi (early historic)

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 Great Vanchi remains a matter of debate among historians. ^[3] It is speculated that the site corresponded to both the medieval Vanchi Karur (modern Karur, Tamil Nadu) and Kodungallur (Kerala). ^{[3] [2]}

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

• Vanchi Karur or Karuvur ^[2] - present-day Karur, Tamil Nadu (capital of the Kongu Cheras or Keralas) ^{[3] [2]}
• Kodungallur - Mahodaya-puram (Makothai) -Karur Padannai കരൂപ്പടന്ന Thiruvanchikkulam (capital of the medieval Chera rulers of Kerala) ^{[3] [2]}

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. Champakalakshmi, R. (1996). Trade, Ideology, and Urbanization: South India 300 BC to AD 1300. Oxford University Press. pp. 118–119.
3. Narayanan, M. G. S. (2013) [1972]. Perumals of Kerala. Thrissur (Kerala): CosmoBooks. pp. 18–19.