Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched ?
- Senguttuvan : Chera
- Udiyanjeral : Chola
- Nedunjeliyan : Pandya
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Detailed Explanation:
The question asks which king–dynasty pair is not correctly matched in early historical Tamilakam.
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Pair 1 is Correct: Senguttuvan was a famous ruler of the Chera dynasty.
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Pair 2 is Incorrect: Udiyanjeral (Uthiyan Cheralathan) belonged to the Chera dynasty, not the Chola dynasty.
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Pair 3 is Correct: Nedunjeliyan was a renowned ruler of the Pandya dynasty.
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Therefore, only Pair 2 is incorrectly matched, making Option B the correct answer.
Pair-wise Analysis
| Pair | Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Senguttuvan : Chera | ✅ Correct | Famous Chera ruler associated with the Pattini (Kannagi) cult. |
| Udiyanjeral : Chola | ❌ Incorrect | Udiyanjeral was an early Chera ruler, not Chola. |
| Nedunjeliyan : Pandya | ✅ Correct | Well-known Pandya king mentioned in Sangam literature. |
Sangam Age Dynasties
| Dynasty | Important Rulers |
|---|---|
| Chera | Senguttuvan, Udiyanjeral (Uthiyan Cheralathan) |
| Chola | Karikala Chola, Nalankilli |
| Pandya | Nedunjeliyan, Mudukudumi Peruvazhuthi |
Important Facts
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The Sangam Age (c. 300 BCE–300 CE) is known mainly through Sangam literature.
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The three major dynasties of Tamilakam were the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms.
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Senguttuvan is celebrated in the Tamil epic Silappadikaram.
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Nedunjeliyan is famous for his victory in the Battle of Talaiyalanganam.
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