With reference to the Chera dynasty during the Sangam period, consider the following statements: 1. The Cheras controlled the central and northern parts of Kerala and the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu. 2. The book Patitruppathu talks about eight Chera kings and their rule. 3. The emblem of the Cheras was ‘fish’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Chera dynasty during the Sangam period controlled the central and northern parts of Kerala and also the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu.
The Patitruppathu, a Sangam text, provides details about eight Chera kings, their territories, and achievements.
The emblem of the Cheras was a bow and arrow, not a fish. The fish was the emblem of the Pandyas.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)