Pandyas – iTopper IAS Academy

The Pandyas ruled over the present day southern Tamil Nadu
Capital- Madurai
Earliest kings- Nediyon, Palyagasalai Mudukudumi Peruvaludhi and Mudathirumaran
Two Neduncheliyans-
- Aryappadai Kadantha Neduncheliyan (the one who won victories over the Aryans, the one responsible for execution of Kovalan)
- Talaiyalanganattu Cheruvenra (he who won the battle at Talaiyalanganattu) Nenducheliyan. After the victory of the Battle of Talaiyalanganam, he wore titles like Nakkirar and Mangudi Maruthanar and gained control over the entire Tamil Nadu
Maduraikkanji written by Mangudi Maruthanar describes the socio-economic condition of the Pandyas
Last famous Pandyan king- Uggira Peruvaludhi
Reason for decline- due to invasion of Kalabhras