Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there, in using the codes given below In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC. [NDA 2011-I]

• A. Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas
• B. Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras
• C. Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas
• D. Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas