PandiyanHindu Male (Tamil) name meaning

Pandyan dynasty ruled the southern part of the Indian subcontinent known as the Chera, Chola and Pandya countries, which roughly correspond to the modern-day states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The earliest historical records of the Pandyan kings date back to the 3rd century BC.

3rd century BC to 16th century AD

The Pandyan kingdom reached its peak during the Sangam period (approximately 2nd century BC to 4th century AD), when it was a major cultural and literary center of Tamil civilization. The most famous Pandyan king of this period was Nedumaran, who is said to have ruled from Madurai.

2nd century BC to 4th century AD