Which famous city was the capital of the Pandyas on the banks of this river?

Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, was the capital of the Pandya dynasty.

Historical Geography of South India

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Vengi (Vaigai) river was the lifeline of the Pandya state, supporting the capital city of Madurai and the region's agricultural economy.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2010_122 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India