Tamilakam
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Tamilakam, also known as ancient Tamil country, was the geographical region inhabited by the ancient Tamil people, covering the southernmost region of the Indian subcontinent. Tamilakam occupied today
Tamilakam in the Sangam Period.
Part of Tamilakam from Tabula Peutingeriana
Thanjavur temple
Marayoor Dolmen
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
Tamilakam
…and permeated the culture of all its inhabitants. The ancient Tamil country was divided into kingdoms. The best known among them were the Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas and Pallavas. During the Sangam period, Tamil language and culture began to spread outside Tamilakam. Ancient Tamil settlements were recorded…
Imperial coin of Emperor Rajaraja I (985–1014). Uncertain Tamilnadu mint. Legend "Chola, conqueror of the Gangas" in Tamil, seated tiger with two fish.
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.