- They ruled over parts of modern Kerala
- Their capital was Vanji and their important seaports were Tondi and Musiri
- The Pugalur inscription of the first century CE refers to three generations of Chera rulers
- Padirruppattu also provides information on Chera kings
- Perum Sorru Udhiyan Cheralatan, Imayavaramban Nedum Cheralathan and Cheran Senguttuvan were the famous rulers of this dynasty
- Cheran Senguttuvan belonged to the 2nd century CE. His younger brother was Elango Adigal, the author of Silappathikaram
- He introduced the Pattini cult or the worship of Kannagi as the ideal wife in Tamil Nadu