The Chola dynasty [a] (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 …

Mar 1, 2025 · 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. …

The Chola Empire, which is often referred to as the Imperial Cholas, [2] was a medieval thalassocratic empire based in southern India that was ruled by the Chola dynasty, and …

Jan 18, 2025 · The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.

Based in the fertile Kaveri River delta in the present-day Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Chola Dynasty—at its height in the eleventh century—ruled much of south India and as far as Sri …

Jul 3, 2019 · It was the first true maritime empire based in India. The Chola Empire under Rajendra even exacted tribute from Siam (Thailand) and Cambodia. Cultural and artistic …

Aug 4, 2020 · In deep south India, there were three important chiefs ruling in different regions. These chiefs were from Chera, Chola, and Pandya Dynasty. All these three collectively called …

The Chola Government during the imperial period in 850 – 1200 CE was marked for its uniqueness and innovativeness. Cholas were the first dynasty who tried to bring the entire …

Dec 28, 2022 · The Chola Dynasty is one of the longest-ruling families in the history of the world. It rose in the Sangam Age as one of the three kingdoms alongside Cheras and Pandyas. …

Sep 19, 2024 · The Chola Empire, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in South Indian history, is renowned for its immense contributions to politics, economics, culture, and maritime power. …