Consisted of 6 books of poems called Sangam literature

Depicted the social, cultural, and political life of ancient Tamils

Established Kanchipuram as a major center of art, culture, and trade

Contributed to the development of the Dravidian style of architecture

Known for their naval and military strength

Expanded their empire to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia

Patronized art, literature, and Tamil language

Fought wars against Cholas and Pallavas

Promoted Tamil literature and architectural advancements

Known for their maritime trade and coastal territories

Had cultural contacts with Romans and Greeks

Promoted Hinduism, art, and architecture

Witnessed the rise of Nayakas as local rulers

Contributed to the development of Tanjore painting and architecture

Constructed magnificent temples

Subsequently gained control over the region

Implemented various economic and administrative reforms

Leaders like Subramanya Bharathi and Periyar E. V. Ramasamy emerged

Fought for self-governance and social reforms

Madras Presidency divided into linguistic lines

Emerged as a politically dominant state in South India

Known for its Dravidian political ideology.