Chola Empire
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The Chola Empire, which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, was a medieval thalassocratic empire based in southern India that was ruled by the Chola dynasty, and comprised overseas dominions,
Chola Kings. Rajaraja I. 985 1014 CE Uncertain Tamilnadu mint. Chola, conqueror of the Gangas in Tamil, seated tiger with two fish
The city of Thanjavur
Rajendra I proclaimed as Emperor by Shiva and Shakthi
Sculpture of Kulottunga I
Chola dynasty
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The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty originating from Southern India. At its height, it ruled over the Chola Empire, an expansive maritime empire. The earliest datable references to the Chola are fro
Chola Empire
…Empire (Tamil: ), which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, was a medieval thalassocratic empire based in southern India that was ruled by the Chola dynasty, and comprised overseas dominions, protectorates and spheres of influence in southeast Asia. The power and the prestige the Cholas had among political…
South India in BC 300, showing the Chera, Pandya and Chola countries
An early silver coin of Uttama Chola found in Sri Lanka showing the tiger emblem of the Chola and in Nagari script.
Gopuram Corner View of Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple.