Rulers of the Chera dynasty

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The Rulers of the Chera dynasty or Rulers of the Chera Perumals were the kings of Chera dynasty of Kerala.^[1] The first Chera Perumal was "brought" from a country east of the Ghats to Kerala by Nambudiri Brahmins (four select Brahmin settlements were empowered to choose a Kshatriya king). Sister of the first Chera Perumal was married to a Brahmin and it was decided that the son/daughter would be a Kshatriya (and the successor to the throne). The Brahmins arranged that each Perumal should rule for twelve years.^[2][3]

The Chera Perumals of the legend are generally associated with the establishment the Kollam Era (Malayalam Era), inauguration of the Onam festival, introduction of the matrilineal system of inheritance in Kerala, settlement of different castes in Kerala, and foundation several temples, churches and mosques in Kerala.^[1]