Q. Consider the following statements about Pandyan dynasty:
1.They are considered as one of the three Muvendars from the southern part of the country.
2.The state symbol of Pandyan dynasty was a bow and arrow with a rising sun in the background.
3.The land assigned to Brahmins was known as Tattarkani in their times.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: Pandyan Dynasty was one of the three main lineages (Muvendars) from the southern part of the country (along with Cheras and Cholas), developed during the Sangam Age. The term Muvendar refers to a Tamil word meaning three chiefs, used for the heads of three ruling families, the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Symbol: The symbol of the Pandyan dynasty was a fish, often depicted as twin fish or twin carp.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The political division of land was as follows:
- The land assigned to Brahmins was Salabogam
- The land assigned to Ironsmiths was called Tattarkani
- The land assigned to Carpenters was known as Taccu-maniyam
- The land donated to the Brahmin group for imparting education was called Bhattavriutti
Source: TH
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