Question

How did the Cheras draw upon the Sanskritic traditions?

Answer 1

Hint:
A theory says that “Cheras” is derived from “Cheralam” i.e., “cher” meaning “mud” and “alam” implying “land”. The scholars of the Chera period had written a famous text that signified the union of two languages in which one was their locally spoken language Malayalam.


Complete answer:
-The Chera realm of Mahodayapuram was set up in the south-western piece of the landmass (which is a portion of present-day Kerala) in the ninth century. All things considered, Malayalam was spoken in the language in this locale. The rulers illustrated the language and Malayalam content in their engravings. This is a case of the connection among language and district, and of the utilization of a provincial language in factual records in the subcontinent.
-The Cheras besides drew upon Sanskritic conventions. The Sanskrit stories structure the premise of the sanctuary theater of Kerala that is followed to this period. The primary abstract works in Malayalam which are roughly dated to the twelfth century are straightforwardly obligated to Sanskrit. Lilatilakam, a fourteenth-century text that manages grammar and poetics was created in Manipravalam which is a real sense signifies 'diamonds and corals', alluding to the two dialects Sanskrit and the provincial language.


Additional Information: -
- The Chera empire was of two parts: - First Cheras and Later Cheras.
- First Cheras ruled modern-day Kerala and parts of West Tamil Nadu between the 1st to 3rd century AD. The first ruler was Udiyan Cheralathan.
- Second Cheras or the Later Cheras ruled from 800AD. The second Chera dynasty was founded by Kulasekara Alwar.


Note:
Senguttavan or the good Chera was a legendary Chera King of the First Cheras who had started the “pattini cult” which means “worshipping Kannagi as the ideal wife” in Tamil Nadu. Also, the navy of Senguttavan was one of the most powerful navies of that time.