CENTURY CE.The capital of the Chera Dynasty, from where they ruled the kingdom was Mahodayapuram.During the LATER Chera period, it was also an important trade center.It is currently geographically situated in the southern part of Kerala and is known in the Thrissur district as Kodungallur.The city was later transferred under a SUBPART of the CHOLAS and continued till traditional royal FAMILIES of Kerala took over the rule.