Consider the following statements with reference to Pandyan dynasty in the south -
1. The early Pandyan dynasty of the Sangam literature went into obscurity during the invasion of the Kalabhras.
2. The dynasty revived under Kadungon in the early 6th century, pushed the Kalabhras out of the Tamil country and ruled from Madurai.
3. They again went into decline with the rise of the Cholas in the 9th century and were in constant conflict with them.
4. Pandyas allied themselves with the Sinhalese and the Keralas in harassing the Chola empire until they found an opportunity for reviving their fortunes during the late 13th century.
5. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan (c. 1251) expanded their empire into the Telugu country and invaded Sri Lanka to conquer the northern half of the island.
6. They also had extensive trade links with the Southeast Asian maritime empires of Srivijaya and their successors.
7. During their history Pandyas were repeatedly in conflict with the Pallavas, Cholas, Hoysalas and finally the Muslim invaders from the Delhi Sultanate.
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