Maravarman Sundara Pandya

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Maravarman Sundara Pandya I was a Pandyan king, who ruled regions of South India between 1216–1238 CE. He laid the foundation for the Pandya revival, after being dominated by the Cholas for several centuries.

He invaded the Chola dominions and burnt their capitals Thanjavur and Uraiyur. Following the submission of Rajaraja Chola III, he was placed on the throne, albeit as a feudatory. However, the Pandyas also faced hostility from the Hoysalas during this period, and were unable to completely control Chola territory as a result.[1][2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Tripathi, p486
  2. ^ Tripathi, p512

[edit] References

  • Tripathi, Rama Sankar (1967). History of Ancient India. India: Motilal Banarsidass Publications. ISBN 8-120-80018-4.