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Karikala (Tamil: Karikāla Chōḻaṉ) often referred to as Karikala the Great was a Tamil Emperor of the Early Cholas of the Chola dynasty who ruled ancient Tamilakam (Modern day Tamil Nadu in Southern India) from Uraiyur.
Mar 5, 2024 · Karikala Chola was a great ruler of the Chola dynasty. He ruled during the Sangam period as an early Chola king. Karikala's story weaves together legend and anecdotal information from Sangam literature. Karikala's reign has left no authentic records in history.
Mar 30, 2023 · The assassination of Aditya Karikala, the son of Sundara Chola and the elder brother of Raja Raja I, in mysterious circumstances in 969 CE, baffles historians and history buffs alike, since it...
May 23, 2013 · The most significant Early Chola ruler is Karikala Chola, who ruled around 270 BC and is mentioned in the Sangam Literature. The meaning of his name “Kari + Kalan” refers to “Slayer of Elephants” but also means “the one with burnt limbs”.
Sep 10, 2023 · King Karikala. Another king who is remembered for his unstoppable exploits was King Karikala Chola. The man who constructed a dam (also called Kallanai) in those days was on the banks of river Kaveri. To this day this dam stands still and reminds the geniuses of Karikala and his workers.
Kallanai (also known as the Grand Anicut) is an ancient dam built by Karikala of Chola dynasty in 150 CE. It is built (in running water) across the Kaveri river flowing from Tiruchirapalli District to Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The dam is located in Thanjavur district, 15 km from Tiruchirapalli and 45 km from Thanjavur.
Karikala Chola (Tamil: கரிகால சோழன்), the greatest among the early Chola kings of the Sangam age in South India, was the son of Ilamcetcenni and ruled around 120 C.E. His name means "the man with the charred leg," an injury he received during a fight to escape capture from a scheming competitor for his throne.
Aditya II (942 CE - 971 CE), also known as Aditha II or Adithya Karikalan, was a Chola prince who lived in the 10th century in India. [1] He was born in Tirukoilur and was the eldest son of Parantaka Chola II. He was the elder brother of Rajaraja Chola I and Kundavai.
Dec 28, 2023 · Karikala, known as one of the greatest Tamil kings of the Early Chola period, recognized the potential of the overflowing and bountiful Kaveri River. So, he ordered the construction of the dam, thus creating fertile land in its surroundings, ensuring that his vast realm could feed all its people.
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