Who was the first founder of Chola?
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Who was the first founder of Chola?
Vijayalaya
The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya.
What are Cholas famous for?
The Chola kings were avid builders and envisioned the temples in their kingdoms not only as places of worship but also as centres of economic activity. They pioneered a centralised form of government and established a disciplined bureaucracy.
Who are the famous kings of Chola dynasty?
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| Name of Chola Rulers (Kings) | Period of Rule |
|---|---|
| Kulothunga Chola I | 1070-1122 AD |
| Vikrama Chola | 1118-1135 AD |
| Kulothunga Chola II | 1133-1150 AD |
| Rajaraja Chola II | 1146-1173 AD |
Which state is ruled by Cholas?
The Cholas ruled in a sustained Monarchy. The Chola Empire consisted of the current day territories of Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvarur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Vridhachalam, Pichvaram and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu.
Who defeated Chola?
After the first defeat, the Chola Dynasty faced a continuous decline till 1279, which marked the end of Chola dynasty. The last king of the dynasty was Rajendra Chola III and was defeated by Pandya King Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I.
Where did Chola come from?
Chola dynasty, Chola also spelled Cola, 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.
Where is the last Chola king?
Aftermath the Pandya war There are no confirmed reports of Rajendra Chola III having been killed in the battle so he lived in obscurity in Gangaikonda Cholapuram up to 1279, after which there are no inscriptions found of the Cholas.
Which is the most popular Tamil historic novel in Tamil literature?
From the ancient times, literature plays a significant role that includes various books, novels, poetry, short stories, etc… Ponniyin Selvan is most popular Tamil historic novel in Tamil literature. This novel is written by Kalki Krishnamurthy that has more than 5 volumes with 2400 pages.
Which is the best Tamil novel by Sandilyan?
In 1967, Vanathi Pathippagam published this historical novel. This book is the best famous novel by Sandilyan. People of every generation, like this novel most. Balakumaran written Udayar. This novel is a historical Tamil novel. Udayar wrote in six volumes, 448 pages.
What are the names of the Tamil words in Malayalam?
1 Ponniyin Selvan 2 Sivagamiyin Sapatham 3 Parthiban Kanavu 4 Kadal Pura 5 Yavana Rani 6 Udayar 7 Mannan Magal 8 Rajakesari 9 Cherar Kottai 10 Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram
What are some of the best historical novels from Sandilyan?
Kadal Pura is one of the best historical novels from Sandilyan. Kadal Pura is a book about enthralling adventures of Karunakara Pallavan alias Illaya Pallavan who was a General of Chola army.