PANDYAS OF TAMIL NADU AND THE SANSKRIT SOURCES
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PANDYAS OF TAMIL NADU AND THE SANSKRIT SOURCES


Summary

The Pandyas were an ancient Tamil dynasty deeply connected to the Tamraparni River and the maritime pearl trade. Various Sanskrit literary works, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, provide historical evidence of this connection by linking the Pandyas to the region's valuable pearl resources. Ultimately, these texts establish a strong historical framework for understanding the significance of the southern coast and the ancient port of Korkai.
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