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
Pandya dynasty
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The Pandya dynasty, also referred to as the Pandyas of Madurai, was an ancient Tamil dynasty of South India, and among the four great kingdoms of Tamilakam, the other three being the Pallavas, the Cho
Chola Empire
…1070–1279) continued to rule portions of southern India. The Chola Empire went into decline at the beginning of the 13th century with the rise of the Pandyan dynasty, which ultimately caused the Chola's downfall. The Cholas established a centralized form of government and a disciplined bureaucracy. Their patronage…
Mangulam inscription (3rd and 2nd centuries BCE)
Srivilliputhur Andal temple built by Pandyas primarily, is the official emblem of Tamil Nadu.
Vaigai River in Madurai
Pandya coin with temple between hills and elephant (Sri Lanka ca. 1st century CE) (British Museum)