Several invasions from the Khilji dynasty destroyed a kingdom of this people in the early 14th century and led to the creation of a namesake sultanate in their former capital of (*) Madurai.
Legends of this people tell of much of the southern extent of their homeland being lost under the ocean and a 20th century revival movement has given that land a name emphasizing its "purity" as the cradle of civilization. Some of the earliest love poetry of this people was written within a framework of five landscapes that mirrored various qualities of the romantic relationship. Several invasions from the Khilji dynasty destroyed a kingdom of this people in the early 14th century and led to the creation of a namesake sultanate in their former capital of (*) Madurai. A kingdom of this people expanded its influence into SE Asia after raiding ports like Kedah and Palembang of the Srivijaya Kingdom. The most famous kingdom ruled by this people was ruled by several rulers named Rajendra and Rajaraja. For 10 points, name this Dravidian people of South India and Sri Lanka who ruled the Pandya and Chola dynasties.
Legends of this people tell of much of the southern extent of their homeland being lost under the ocean and a 20th century revival movement has given that land a name emphasizing its "purity" as the cradle of civilization.
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