Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan I
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Jatavarman Sundara I, also known as Sadayavarman Sundara Pandyan, was a emperor of the Pandyan dynasty who ruled regions of Tamilakkam (present day South India), Northern Sri Lanka and Southern Andhra between 1250–1268 CE.[2] He is remembered for his patronage of the arts and Dravidian architecture, along with refurbishment and decoration of many Kovils (temple) in the Tamil continent. He oversaw a massive economic growth of the Pandyan empire. On the eve of his death in 1268 CE, the second Pandyan empire's power and territorial extent had risen to its zenith till Nellore and Kadapa by defeating Telugu Chola rulers Vijaya Gandagopala, Manumasiddhi III of Nellore Cholas and Ganapatideva of Kakatiyas.[3]
Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan I | |
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Emmandalamum Kondaruliya Pandya, Tribhuvana Chakravarthy, Ponveintha Perumal, Hemachadana Raja | |
Pandyan Emperor | |
Reign | 1251 CE–1268 CE[1] |
Coronation | 1251 CE |
Predecessor | Maravarman Sundara Pandyan II |
Successor | Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I |
Born | Madurai, Pandya Empire (modern day Tamil Nadu, India) |
Died | 1268 CE Madurai, Pandya Empire (modern day Tamil Nadu, India) |
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Dynasty | Pandyan |
Father | Maravarman Sundara Pandyan II |
Religion | Hinduism |