Vanchi was the capital of the Chera kingdom.

Cheran Senguttuvan was the most famous Chera king. He is known for his victory over the Chola king Elara and for his patronage of the Tamil poet Ilango Adigal.

Agriculture was the main occupation of the Cheras. They grew rice, sugarcane, and cotton.

The Cheras were tolerant of all religions. They practiced Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

The Cheras spoke Tamil. Tamil is one of the oldest languages in the world.

The Cheras were known for their art and architecture. They built temples and palaces, carved sculptures and paintings, and wrote poetry and music.

The Cheras left a lasting legacy. They helped to spread Tamil culture, built a powerful kingdom, and were tolerant of all religions.

Vanchi and Madurai were the major cities of the Chera kingdom.

The relationship between the Cheras and the other kingdoms of Tamilakam varied over time. Sometimes they were allies, sometimes they were enemies, and sometimes they were neutral.

The Cheras made major contributions to Tamil culture. They wrote poetry and music, built temples and palaces, and carved sculptures and paintings.

Women in Chera society could own property and businesses, but they were not allowed to participate in government.

The social structure of the Chera kingdom was divided into three classes: the Brahmins, the Kshatriyas, and the Vaishyas.

The economic system of the Chera kingdom was based on agriculture, trade, and industry.

The political system of the Chera kingdom was a monarchy.

The military of the Chera kingdom was both a powerful army and navy.