AChola
BPandya
CPallava
DCheras
Answer:
D. Cheras
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Medieval Kerala
The most important source of information about the nadus of Kerala the Vattezhuthu documents
Nadus emerged during the period of Tamizhakam.
The nadus were the places where the people established their agriculutral settlement.
Kerala was a part of the ancient Tamilakam, ruled by the Moovendars.
A kingdom based at Mahodayapuram (present Kodungallur and the surrounding areas) was established by the 9th century CE.
The rulers of the kingdom were known as Perumals.
Perumals were also known as Cheras and Cheramans.
Some of these rulers adopted the title Kulashekara.
Most regions in the present Kerala were under the rule of the Perumals.
The reign of the Perumals extended from Kolathunadu in the north to Venad in the south.