This region was owned by the
Chera Dynasty. It includes the Districts of
Salem
Salem may refer to: Places
Canada
Ontario
* Bruce County
** Salem, Arran–Elderslie, Ontario, in the municipality of Arran–Elderslie
** Salem, South Bruce, Ontario, in the municipality of South Bruce
* Salem, Dufferin County, Ontario, part ...
,
Namakkal,
Dharmapuri and
Krishnagiri. In the ancient
sangam age this region was ruled by Mazhavar King Kolli Mazhavan. Famous
Sangam poetess
Avvaiyar
Avvaiyar (Tamil: ஔவையார்) was the title of more than one female poet who were active during different periods of Tamil literature. They were some of the most famous and important female poets of the Tamil canon.
Abidhana Chinta ...
had cordial relations with the chieftains like
Athiyamān Nedumān Añci of Thagadoor and
Valvil Ori of Kollimalai. ref> and was once ruled by Kolli Mazhavan and his successors, and was well-known for its water resources. It was mentioned in a Tamil poem.
Demographics and Geography
The table below lists geographic and demographic parameters for districts that constitute Mazhanadu.
References
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Regions of Tamil Nadu