Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched?
1. Senguttuvan : Chera
2. Udiyanjeral : Chola
3. Nedunjeliyan : Pandya
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
2 only
Detailed Analysis of the Pairs
The question tests your knowledge of the Sangam Age (early historical Tamilakam), which was ruled by the three crowned kings known as the Muventhar (the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas).
Senguttuvan : Chera (Correctly Matched):
Cheran Senguttuvan (also known as the Red Chera) is the most famous ruler of the Chera dynasty. He is highly celebrated in the Sangam epic Silappatikaram for establishing the Pattini cult (the worship of Kannagi as the ideal wife) and for his military expeditions to the Himalayas.
Udiyanjeral : Chola (Incorrectly Matched):
Udiyanjeral (or Udiyan Cheralathan) was actually a Chera king, not a Chola. He is traditionally considered the first recorded ruler of the Chera line in Sangam literature. According to legends, he earned great fame by feeding the armies of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas during the Mahabharata War.
Nedunjeliyan : Pandya (Correctly Matched):
Nedunjeliyan is the most celebrated king of the Pandya dynasty. He is famous for his victory in the Battle of Talaiyalanganam, where he defeated a combined coalition of the Cheras, Cholas, and five other minor chieftains. He is also the Pandyan king associated with the tragic climax of the Silappatikaram.
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