Question

Which states were ruled by the earlier Chera dynasty?

A. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

B. Bengal and Orissa

C. Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim

D. Maharashtra and Gujarat

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A

The correct answer is A.

• The Chera dynasty was one of the principal lineages in the early history of the present-day states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India.
• Together with the Cholas of Uraiyur and the Pandyas of Madurai, the early Cheras was known as one of the three major powers.
• The Chera country was geographically well placed to profit from maritime trade via the extensive Indian Ocean networks.
• The Chera's were known to have had their original centre at Karur in interior Tamil Nadu and harbours at Muchiri and Thondi on the Indian Ocean coast (Kerala).
• The term Chera stands for the ruling lineage and the country associated with them.
• The founder of the Chera dynasty was Uthiyan Cheral Athan.

Founders of some important Ancient Dynasties of India: 

Dynasty	Founder
Magadha	Brihadratha
Haryanka	Bimbisara
Maurya	Chandragupta Maurya
Kalinga	Kharavela