Legend "Chola, conqueror of the Gangas" in Tamil, seated tiger with two fish. The Chola dynasty[a] (Tamil: [t͡ʃoːɻɐr]) was a Tamil dynasty originating from Southern India. At its height, it ruled over the …

Dec 29, 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 (Tamil: [t͡ʃoːɻɐɾ, soːɻɐɾ]), 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 …

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Karikala Chola was the most famous early Chola. He is mentioned in a number of poems in the Tamil Sangam literature. [8] There are also brief notices on the Chola country and its towns, ports and …

At Chola, the culinary journey begins in the kitchen, where every spice blend, chutney, and sauce are made from scratch in-house to ensure a rich tapestry of authentic Indian flavors.

The Cholas formed one of three ruling families in Tamil-speaking south India during the first two centuries CE. In the mid-ninth century the family came to dominate the region, building an empire …

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The Chola empire was completely overshadowed by the Pandyan empire, though many small chieftains continued to claim the title "Chola" well into the 15th century.

A special school of artisans produced numerous Shiva Nata-R?ja bronze statues that are among the finest specimens of Indian metal sculpture. Most Chola rulers, while devotees of Shiva, were not only …