#choladynasty

The Cholas are remembered as one of the longest ruling dynasties in the southern regions of India.The temples and literature of this time still serve testimony to this period of history.

Origin of the Chola Dynasty

The reign of the Cholas began in the 9th century when they defeated the Pallavas to come into power.This rule stretched over for over five long centuries until the 13th century.The Early periods of the Chola rule saw the onset of the Sangam literature.The medieval period was the era of absolute power and development for the Cholas. From here Rajaraj Chola and Rajendra Chola further expanded the kingdom into the Tamil region.This magnificence lasted until the arrival of the Pandyas in the early 13th century.

Some prominent pillars of the Chola Empire

Vijayalaya -
The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya.He took over the Tanjore kingdom in the 8th century and led to the rise of the mighty Cholas by defeating the Pallavas. Tanjore was hence made the first capital of the eminent Chola Empire.

Aditya I -
Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya to become the ruler of the empire.He defeated king Aparajita and the empire gained massive power under his reign.He conquered the Pandya Kings along with the Vadumbas and establishes control over the Pallavas power in the region.

Rajendra Chola -
He succeeded the mighty Rajaraja Chola. Rajendra I was the first to venture to banks of Ganges.He was popularly called Victor of the Ganges.His new empire capital was called the Gangaikondacholapuram where he received the title of ‘Gangaikonda’.This period is referred as the golden age of the Cholas.After his rule,the kingdom witnessed a widespread downfall.

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