Which dynasty was NOT in power during the Sangam Age?

  1. Pandayas
  2. Cheras
  3. Cholas
  4. Pallavas

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Option 4 : Pallavas
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The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Pallavas.

  • Pallavas is the dynasty which was not in power during the Sangam Age.
  • During the Sangam Age,  three dynasties- the Cheras, the Cholas, and the Pandayas ruled.
  • The main source of information about these kingdoms is traced from the literary references of the Sangam Period.
  • Each of the dynasties of Sangam Age had a royal emblem- Tiger for the Cholas, Carp for the Pandayas and Bow for the Cheras.
  • The famous king of Chera dynasty was SenguttuvanChola dynasty was Karikala, and Pandayas dynasty was Kadungon.
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