Write a short note on Chera dynasty.

1.	Write a short note on Chera dynasty.
Answer» Chera dynasty also ruled over some regions of South India. In ancient times, Kerala was a part of the Tamil state. Later on, Kerala, a Malayalam speaking state, separated. The Cheras ruled this separated state. In fact, the other name of Chera is Kerala. Athena II was the first strong ruler of the Chera dynasty. Sethangvan was also a powerful ruler of this dynasty. A mention of this dynasty in the form of ‘Kepalputra Rajya’ has been done in the stone inscriptions of Asoka.

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