Maravarman Sundara Pandya

MedievalEmperorIndia1216 — 1240

Pandya king who overthrew Chola supremacy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1216

Died

1240

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score52.0

Maravarman Sundara Pandya — Complete Timeline

1216 AD

Overthrow of Chola supremacyWar

Maravarman Sundara Pandya led a successful campaign against the Chola king Kulothunga III. He defeated the Chola army and captured the Chola capital, ending Chola dominance in the region and establishing Pandya supremacy.

PandyaCholaSupremacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1220 AD

Consolidation of Pandya rulePolitical Action◆ Major

After defeating the Cholas, Maravarman Sundara Pandya consolidated his rule over the Pandya kingdom. He expanded his territory and established a strong administration, laying the foundation for the later Pandya empire.

PandyaConsolidationAdministration

Impact: regionalconstructive

1240 AD

Death and successionPolitical Action

Maravarman Sundara Pandya died, and his son Jatavarman Sundara Pandya succeeded him. His death marked the end of the initial phase of Pandya resurgence, which would be continued by his son.

PandyaSuccessionDeath

Impact: regional