Question

Which of the following were the consequences of the chola, Chera and pandya rulers encouraging ship- building and overseas exploration?
A. It promoted trade
B. It established overseas colonies in Sri Lanka and South- east Asia
C. Indian literature, language and art spread across regions
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint:The time between approximately the 3rd century B.C. Century A.D. and 3rd. In Southern India (the region south of the Krishna and Tungabhadra Rivers) is known as the Sangam Time.

Complete answer:
Three dynasties, namely the Chera, Chola, and Pandyas, ruled the Tamil country during the Sangam Period. In two separate periods, the Chera Dynasty ruled. In the Sangam Period, the first Chera Dynasty ruled, while the second Chera Dynasty ruled from the 9th century AD onwards.

The Cheras ruled Kerala's central and northern parts and Tamil Nadu's Kongu region. The Cheras owed their value to the Romans for trade. There, they also built the Temple of Augustus.

The Cholas ruled Tamil Nadu's central and northern portions. Their logo was the Tiger.

The Pandyas ruled Madurai. The "Fish" was their logo. Trade was booming and their pearls were famous.

Shipbuilding and overseas exploration were promoted by the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings. This facilitated trade in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia and founded colonies. The Indian colonists met with the local people. As a result, this area has been spread by the influence of the Indian language, literature, and art. During the medieval reign of Cholas, the Chola Navy grew in size and status.

The correct answer to this is option (D) All of the above.

Note:Each of the dynasties of the Sangam period had a royal emblem: the tiger of Cholas, the carp/fish of Pandyas, and the bow of Cheras. A lot of information is available in Sangam literature to understand women's status during the Sangam time.