Kalabhra Dynasty: Map & History
The Kalabhra dynasty were rulers of all or parts of Tamil region sometime between the 3rd century and 6th century CE, after the ancient dynasties of the early Cholas, the early Pandyas and Chera.
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The Kalabhra dynasty were rulers of all or parts of Tamil region sometime between the 3rd century and 6th century CE, after the ancient dynasties of the early Cholas, the early Pandyas and Chera. Information about the origin and reign of the Kalabhras is uncertain and scarce. It is believed that they were once the feudatories of the Pallavas. Prof. M. S. Ramaswami Aiyangar, in his 1922 book "Studies in South Indian Jainism" asserted that the Kalabhra period was 'The Augustan age of Tamil literature". He also noted that many Pallava and Pandya records describe how the Kalabhras defeated the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras and established their rule. The Kalabhra era is sometimes referred to as the "dark period" of Tamil history, and information about it is generally inferred from any mentions in the literature and inscriptions that are dated many centuries after their era ended.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kalabhra Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Kalabhra Dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kalabhra Dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kalabhra Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capital | Puhar |
|---|---|
| Founded | 250 CE |
| Dissolved | 600 CE |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2572901 (CC0).
Kalabhra Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kalabhra Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Kalabhra Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 137,945 km² in 472 CE.
Kalabhra Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kalabhra Dynasty exist?
The Kalabhra Dynasty is dated to 353 CE – 601 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Kalabhra Dynasty?
The capital of the Kalabhra Dynasty was Kaveripumpattinam.
How large was the Kalabhra Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 472 AD the Kalabhra Dynasty covered about 137,945 km².
How did the map of the Kalabhra Dynasty change over time?
The Kalabhra Dynasty appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 400 CE to 600 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.