Table of Contents
- 1 How are Cholas remembered in history?
- 2 Who is the most powerful king in Tamil Nadu?
- 3 When did Chola Dynasty start?
- 4 What is the Tamil name of the Chola Dynasty?
- 5 How many periods are there in the history of Cholas?
- 6 What happened to the Tamil literature of the Chola dynasty?
- 7 What was the art and architecture of the Cholas?
How are Cholas remembered in history?
The Cholas are remembered as one of the longest ruling dynasties in the southern regions of India. This section of the timeline witnesses the onset of a new culture and art flourishes like never before. The temples and literature of this time still serve testimony to this ecstatic period of history.
Who is the most powerful king in Tamil Nadu?
Rajaraja Chola was the greatest ruler among the later Chola rulers. It is during his reign that the architecture reached the pinnacle. Rajendra Chola I was the successor and the son of the ablest ruler Rajaraja Chola. He further expanded the kingdom of the Cholas and consolidated the empire as well.
How many Cholas are there?
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| Name of Chola Rulers (Kings) | Period of Rule |
|---|---|
| Sundara Chola | 957-970 AD |
| Uttama Chola | 970-985 AD |
| Rajaraja Chola I | 985-1014 AD |
| Rajendra Chola I | 1012-1044 AD |
When did Chola Dynasty start?
Despite these ancient origins, the period when it is appropriate to speak of a “Chola Empire” only begins with the medieval Cholas in the mid-9th century CE….
| Chola dynasty | |
|---|---|
| • Established | 300s BCE |
| • Rise of the medieval Cholas | 848 CE |
| • Empire at its greatest extent | 1030 CE |
| • Disestablished | 1279 CE |
What is the Tamil name of the Chola Dynasty?
| Chola dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Early Cholas: Poompuhar, Urayur, Tiruvarur Medieval Cholas: Pazhaiyaarai, Thanjavur Gangaikonda Cholapuram |
| Official languages | Tamil |
| Common languages | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit |
| Religion | Hinduism |
When did Chola dynasty start?
How many periods are there in the history of Cholas?
The history of the Cholas falls into four periods: the Early Cholas of the Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of the Sangam Cholas and the rise of the Imperial medieval Cholas under Vijayalaya (c. 848), the dynasty of Vijayalaya, and finally the Later Chola dynasty of Kulothunga Chola I from the third quarter of the 11th century.
What happened to the Tamil literature of the Chola dynasty?
The ancient Chola dynasty which was famous for their Tamil Literature was lost because of other dynasties coming to power. They went into dark age after 3rd century. It was only again after Vijayalaya defeated the Pallavas around 9th century and re established the Chola Dynasty.
Who was the most important ruler of Cholas?
Some important rulers from early, medieval and later Cholas: Ellalan, Perunakilli, Vijayalaya, Aditya I, Rajaraja I, II and III Rajendra I, Rajadhiraja, Rajendra I, Virarajendra Chola, Athirajendra, Kulothunga I, II and III and many more. Chola Dynasty of India is another vast and important Dynasty that ruled South India from 9th century.
What was the art and architecture of the Cholas?
The Cholas under Rajendra III fell to Pandya Empire 1279 and there came to an end of Cholas. The art and architecture was at its best during the Chola period. They further continued the Palava dynasty tradition of temple building and also focused more on Dravidian style of architecture.