Kulasekhara (sometimes in

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and

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: Kulachekara) is a South Asian male name, used as both given and last name, prevalent in south India (

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) and Sri Lanka. Medieval Chera kings of

, was formerly referred by historians as Kulasekharas. It was assumed that the all medieval Chera kings of

bore the abhishekanama 'Kulasekhara'. It is now known that the kings did not bear the specific abhishekanama 'Kulasekhara'.

People with name Kulasekhara

Nuwan Kulasekara Kulasekara Mudiyanselage Dinesh Nuwan Kulasekara ( si, නුවන් කුලසේකර; born 22 July 1982) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played all formats of the game. Considered as one of the best swing bowlers in world cricket, H ...

, Sri Lankan cricketer (born 1982)

Historical

Several Pandya royals with the 'regnal name' Kulasekhara are known to scholars. * Jatavarma Kulasekara I (''fl.'' late 12th century AD) * Maravarma Kulasekara I (''fl.'' 13th century AD) Two medieval Chera kings of

, with the name 'Kulasekhara' are known from epigraphy. * Sthanu Ravi Kulasekhara or Kulasekhara the Alvar or Kulasekhara Varma (''fl.'' 9th century AD) * Rama Kulasekhara (''fl.'' late 11th century AD)

Dynasties with name Kulasekhara

* Ruling lineage of the kingdom of

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- Kulasekhara dynasty. *In the modern period the rulers of

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were also known as the Kulasekharas.

People with name Kulasekhara

Historical

Dynasties with name Kulasekhara

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See also