The inevitable: Parambu Nadu falls to the Cheran, Cholan, and Pandyan, and is dismembered never to rise again. *** ***…
Vel Pari: Battle of Keel Malai Lake
The Cholans, Pandyans, and Cherans invade Parambu Nadu. *** *** *** Click here to watch all the Vel Pari videos…
Vel Pari: Battle of Merkuchi
While Pari was pre-occupied in the east, the Cheras invade in the west to annex territory they had long claimed. …
Vel Pari: Devaney Backstory
In today's episode we look into the "how" and "why" did Devaney marry the Cholan Paramarajah. *** *** I can…
Vel Pari: Kapilar Backstory
Today, we get to know Kapilar, the renowned poet of the Sangam era, better. Much of what we know of…
Vel Pari: Not even a Footnote
Kachagan, one of the central figures in the Cholan court, works in the shadows. He makes things happen, yet takes…
Vel Pari: Pari’s Military Officers
In an earlier episode, we met Vel Pari's court officials. Today, let's check on the military officers who will play…
Vel Pari: Kings, Generals, and Warlords
In today's episode, we meet the Cherans, Pandyans, and the tribals - the Kallans and Maravans. It was a time…
Vel Pari: Cholan Queen’s Affair
In today's episode, we enter the Cholan palace complex, and discover Queen Devaney's liaison with a court official. Filled with…
Vel Pari: Parambu Nadu
Vel Pari ruled Parambu Nadu, a principality sandwiched by the Cholas in the north and east, the Cherans in the…