Q. Consider the following statements regarding “muvendar”:

1. Sangam poems mention about muvendar.
2. Muvendar in Tamil means three ruling families, The Cholas, Cheras and Pandayas who became powerful in South India.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The Southern half of the subcontinent is marked by a long coastline, and with hills, plateaus, and river valleys. Amongst the river valleys, that of the Kaveri is the most fertile. Chiefs and kings who controlled the river valleys and the coasts became rich and powerful. Sangam poems mention the muvendar. This is a Tamil word meaning three chiefs, used for the heads of three ruling families, the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas, who became powerful in South India around 2300 years ago.