Chola dynasty - Wikipedia 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 Chola Empire, an expansive maritime empire
Chola dynasty | Rulers Time Period | Britannica 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
Chola Dynasty (9th-13th Century) - Smithsonians National Museum of . . . 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 that would last more than four hundred years
Chola Dynasty the Chola Empire - Tamil Nation 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
Chola Dynasty, Origin, History, Rulers, Administration, Economy The Chola Dynasty was a prominent Tamil dynasty originating from Southern India, known for its long-lasting influence on South Indian history At its peak, the Cholas ruled the expansive Chola Empire, a maritime power that extended across South and Southeast Asia
Chola Art Architecture - World History Encyclopedia Chola bronzes were made using the lost-wax casting technique that is still practised today in India and elsewhere This highly skilled process involves the modelling of the figure in wax resin which is then covered with layers of clay
Chola Empire: Origin, Expansion and its Administration The Chola Empire, a dominant South Indian dynasty (9th-13th century AD), excelled in military, art, and administration Originating in the Cauvery plains, they expanded across South India and