The Founder of the Pandya Empire

Kadungon is credited with establishing the Pandya Empire in the 6th century BCE.

Madurai served as the capital of the Pandya Empire during Kadungon's rule.

Nedunjeliyan defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Venni, securing the Pandya Empire's dominance in the region.

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I is credited with the construction of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.

Jatilavarman was a renowned patron of Tamil literature and art, supporting the works of many poets and artists.

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I successfully defeated the Hoysalas and expanded the Pandya Empire's territory.

Sundara Pandyan implemented administrative reforms and introduced a new system of taxation, improving the efficiency of the Pandya Empire's governance.

Veera Pandyan is credited with the construction of the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli.

Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Kandalur Salai, consolidating the Pandya Empire's power.

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II constructed the Adhisthana Mandapam in the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Parakrama Pandyan I was a patron of Sanskrit literature and constructed the Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple.

Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Perumbanar, securing the Pandya Empire's dominance in the region.

Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Hoysalas at the Battle of Kannanur Kuppam, expanding the Pandya Empire's territory.

Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III constructed the Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli.

Veera Pandyan II was a patron of Tamil literature and constructed the Veera Pandyan Perumal Temple.