As my Bestie
Suggested, with the deep research, I am here to narrate about Chola Dynasty.
The Chola Kingdom is known for the Longest-ruling empire among other Tamil
dynasties. Left by Ashoka, the Great Mauryan King, Tamilnadu was ruled by
Cholas from 3rd century BCE until 13th Century.
River Kaveri
helped the people of Chola Dynasty to thrive with Good wealth through
Agriculture. The districts of Chola Kingdom include Karaikkal, Nagapattinam,
Pudukkottai, Tanjavur, Trichirapallii and Tiruvarur.
Urayur (Now under Tiruchirapalli) was the
Capital of Early Chola Kingom. Later on, Medieval Cholas moved to Thanjavur and
Rajendra Chola 1 made Gangai Konda Cholapuram as the Chola Capital during 11th
century.
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Chola Dynasty |
Raja Raja Chola 1
Raja Raja
Chola 1 was a famous king who ruled Chola dynasty between 985 and 1014 CE. It
was during his period the chola kingdom set its rule beyond the South India
from Sri Lanka in the South to Kalinga in the North. Malabar Coast and Maldives
were captured as the result of Raja Raja Chola’s massive naval campaigns.
One among
the largest hindu temples of India, UNESCO world heritage site Brihadeeswarar
Temple, Thanjavur was built by Raja Raja Chola. During his rule, the text
literature of the famous poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected
into a unique compilation called Thirumurai. Raja Raja Chola was succeeded by
his Son Rajendra Chola.
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Thanjavur Temple |
Raja Raja Chola- Birth
Raja Raja
Chola was born in 947 in the Aipassi month according to the Tamil calendar. He
was born on the day of sadhayam star. His parents were Parantaka Sundara Chola
and Vanavan Maha Devi of Velir Malayaman dynasty. His birth name was Arulmozhi
varman. Raja raja chola was the 3rd Son to his Parents. Aditya
Karikalan, the crown prince of chola kingdom was assassinated in unsure
circumstances in the year 969. After Aditya’s death, Raja Raja Cholan’s father,
Parantaka Sundara Chola announced Uttama Chola, his cousin will succeed him.
Later in the year 985, Arulmozhi Varman ascended the chola throne after the
death of Uttama Chola. Arulmozhi Varman adopted his name as “Raja Raja Cholan”
which literally means “King of Kings”. The history states that, Raja Raja was
also known as Raja Raja Sivapada Sekhara which means, he who had the feet of
Lord Shiva as his crown. Raja Raja, the fiery follower of the Lord Shiva,
accepted the faith and creeds of other Religions too. He encouraged to build
Buddhist Chudamani Vihara as requested by Srivijaya King, Sri
Maravijayatungavarman.
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Raja Raja Cholan |
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Raja Raja Cholan Tomb |
Raja Raja’s Military force:
At his capital city, thanjavur Raja raja utilized finite number of years in building a robust Army. Raja raja created a strong Army as well as an appreciable Navy.
The details about his war forces were inscribed in the thanjavur inscriptions. His regiments were divided into Cavalry,
Elephant troops and Infantry, each of these troops had their own sovereignty.
During his
earlier vanquishment, he attacked the armies of Pandyas as well as Cheras, though
there was no significant information regarding his earlier conquests.
Related Links: Raja Raja Chola 1 Raja Raja Chola 1 Biography
very informative article
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