The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes,…

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The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls. Their capital was:

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The Pandya Kingdom was first mentioned by Megasthenes, who said that their kingdom was famous for pearls. Their capital was:

  1. Thanjavur
  2. Kaveripatnam
  3. Madurai — Correct Answer
  4. Uraiyur
Explanation:

The capital of the Pandya Kingdom was Madurai. Key points include:

  • Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador, mentioned the Pandyas in his book 'Indica', noting specifically that the kingdom was ruled by a woman and was famous for pearls.
  • The Pandyas were one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties (along with Cholas and Cheras) and ruled the southern part of India.
  • Madurai was a great centre of culture and trade, hosting the famous Tamil Sangams (academies).

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

पांड्य साम्राज्य का उल्लेख सबसे पहले मेगस्थनीज ने किया था, जिन्होंने कहा था कि उनका साम्राज्य मोतियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध था। उनकी राजधानी थी:

  1. तंजावुर
  2. कावेरीपट्टनम
  3. मदुरै — सही उत्तर
  4. उरैयुर
स्पष्टीकरण:

पांड्य साम्राज्य की राजधानी मदुरै थी। कुछ मुख्य बिंदु:

  • यूनानी राजदूत मेगस्थनीज ने अपनी पुस्तक 'इंडिका' में पांड्यों का उल्लेख किया और विशेष रूप से बताया कि इस राज्य पर एक महिला का शासन था और यह मोतियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध था।
  • पांड्य तीन प्राचीन तमिल राजवंशों (चोल और चेर के साथ) में से एक थे और उन्होंने भारत के दक्षिणी हिस्से पर शासन किया।
  • मदुरै संस्कृति और व्यापार का एक बड़ा केंद्र था, जहाँ प्रसिद्ध तमिल संगम (साहित्यिक सभाएँ) आयोजित की जाती थीं।

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