Southern Sovereignty: An Ode to the Chera, Chola, and Pandya Kingdoms

From Madurai's heart, where history unfolds,
A tale of three kingdoms, both mighty and bold.
The Cheras, the Cholas, the Pandyas grand,
Who shaped the south with a masterful hand.

The Cheras of old, with Vanchi their seat,
Were pioneers of trade, a maritime feat.
Across the vast seas, their spices did flow,
Building a legacy, prosperity's glow.

The Cholas arose, with Thanjavur as their pride,
A kingdom of knowledge, where wisdom did reside.
Temples magnificent, reaching for the sky,
Brihadishvara stands, a monument so high.

The Pandyas of Madurai, a warrior's domain,
Fought with valor, their courage did reign.
Meenakshi's abode, a marvel to behold,
Their legacy whispered, in stories untold.

These kingdoms of the south, a tapestry grand,
Where fertile plains met a prosperous land.
Cultures entwined, in a glorious blend,
Art, literature, a legacy that transcends.

Though empires may crumble, and ages may fade,
Their memory lingers, a brilliance unfaded.
The Cheras, the Cholas, the Pandyas' decree,
Echoes in the south, for eternity.