Vanchi (early historic)

Vanchi was the headquarters of the Chera dynasty at Kodungallur and Karur which ruled central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu (the Kongu country) in the early historic south India. It is speculated that the site corresponded to the medieval Vanchi Karur, identified modern Kodungallur,Kerala and Karur, Tamil Nadu.

Both Chera (Kerala) capitals are referred to as "Vanchi":

• Vanchi Karur or Karuvur — present-day Karur, Tamil Nadu (capital of the Cheras or Keralas of the western Tamil country)
• Kodungallur — Mahodaya-puram (Makothai) — Thiruvanchikkulam (capital of the medieval Chera rulers of Kerala)

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