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 …

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 …

Apr 26, 2022 · 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 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 …

The Chola Dynasty (Tamil: சோழர் குலம், IPA: ['ʧoːɻə]), a Tamil dynasty, ruled primarily in southern India until the thirteenth century. The dynasty originated in the fertile valley of the …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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 Chola empire was completely overshadowed by the Pandyan empire, though many small chieftains continued to claim the title "Chola" well into the 15th century.

Oct 25, 2025 · The Chola Empire, a major South Indian dynasty, was known for its power, trade, art, and naval strength, ruling regions from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu.

For nearly 1500 years, the Chola dynasty (300 B.C.–. A.D. 1279) asserted its power—influencing religion, culture, and architecture—via a sophisticated maritime trade system that extended …

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, …