Question

What does muvendar mean?
(a) Three chiefs
(b) Three kings
(c) Three groups of people
(d) None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Three chiefs

Answer 2

The meaning of muvendar is three chiefs.

• The term 'muvendar' was used by the poets of the Sangam period to indicate the three most powerful rulers of the families.
• 'Muvendar' is a word of Tamil origin which means three chiefs.
• The three chiefs who were collectively called as Muvendar are:

1. The Cholas
2. The Cheras
3. The Pandiyas

• They all belong to the southern region of India and their ruling period paved way for development of art, crafts, and bravery.
• Thus, it is inferred that, muvendar means (a) Three chiefs.