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The Chola dynasty ( Tamil: [t͡ʃoːɻɐr]) 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 from inscriptions dated to the 3rd century BCE during the reign of Ashoka of the Maurya empire.
Jun 1, 2024 · Chola dynasty, South Indian Tamil rulers of unknown antiquity, antedating the early Sangam poems (c. 200 ce). The dynasty originated in the rich Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. Uraiyur (now Tiruchchirappalli) was its oldest capital. The legendary King Karikalan was the common ancestor through whom.
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The Chola Empire, which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, was a medieval Indian, thalassocratic empire that was established by the Chola dynasty that rose to prominence during the middle of the ninth century and united southern India under their rule.
The Cholas were a powerful kingdom in the South of India, whose influence extended beyond their territorial domains. They played an active part in the Hindu cultural influence seen today in southeast Asia. Tamil culture and the arts also reached its zenith during the Chola reign.
Sep 5, 2023 · The Chola dynasty was one of the three crowned kingdoms of Tamilakam – Chola, Chera, and Pandya – which continued to govern until the 13th century CE. The Chola Dynasty time period of around 1500 years is divided into Early Cholas, Medieval Cholas (Imperial Cholas), and Later Cholas.
Aug 27, 2022 · They were perhaps the only dynasty from Southern India to have moved north, marching into Eastern India, where Rajendra Chola is known to have defeated the Pala king of Pataliputra. They were also the first empire with grand commercial and territorial ambitions outside of the Indian subcontinent.
Jul 3, 2019 · Here is a brief history of southern India's Chola Dynasty, which ruled one of the world's longest-lasting empires.
