Rajadhiraja was Rajendra’s oldest son. He was appointed yuvaraja very early in his father’s reign and spent over quarter of a century as his junior partner. In 1044, when his father died, Rajadhiraja ...

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur When the Chola king Raja Raja I completed Brihadeeswarar in 1010 CE, the Normans had not yet crossed the English Channel. The vimana, the tower above the sanctum, ...

The Imperial Cholas of South India is unquestionably the longest ruling dynasty in Indian history. Their grand empire can be traced back to 3rd century BCE as they find mention in the 13th Ashokan ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to preside over the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival on Sunday, to mark the birth anniversary of the iconic Chola king Rajendra Chola-I. The event also commemorates ...

A mural depicting 10th-11th century Tamil ruler Raja Raja Chola at the Brihadeshwara temple he built Nearly a month after controversy over whether the 10th-century Dravidian ruler Raja Raja Chola was ...

TIRUPATHUR: A Chola period inscription was discovered in a far off village in Tirupathur has thrown light on wars fought by a Chola King and charity done by a local village head for priests 1,000 ...

Discover how Rajendra I Chola, one of the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty, expanded his empire beyond India. Learn about his naval expeditions, conquests in Southeast Asia, cultural impact, and ...

A Chola-era stone inscription dating back to the 11th century reign of Chola king Rajaraja II detailing land donation was found near Anunmozhidevanpettai village near Thanjavur. The stone inscription ...

Many Chola women were actively involved in the life of the towns and villages they lived in, particularly that of the temple. Among the most active temple donors were the royal queens, who gifted ...