Which of the following ancient Tamil kingdoms were part of Tamilakam?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4 - Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas
Chiefs and Kings in the South:
The new kingdoms that emerged in the Deccan and further south, including the chiefdoms of the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in Tamilakam (the name of the ancient Tamil country, which included parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, in addition to Tamil Nadu), proved to be stable and prosperous.