Question

Which kingdom had matriarchy in South India?

• A. Pandya
• B. Chera
• C. Pallava
• D. Chola

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Pandya

Matriarchy is a social system in which women hold the primary power positions in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. The Pandyas are first mentioned by Megasthenes, wherein he refers to a Pandya kingdom celebrated for pearls and ruled by a woman, suggesting that the Pandya society was matriarchal.