Chola dynasty - Wikipedia
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 ruled over the …
Chola dynasty | Rulers & Time Period | Britannica
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 valley.
Chola Dynasty - New World Encyclopedia
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 Kaveri River.
Chola Dynasty (9th-13th Century) - Smithsonian's National ...
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 empire …
Chola Dynasty & the Chola Empire - Tamil Nation
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.
Chola Art & Architecture - World History Encyclopedia
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 figure in wax …
Chola Empire: Origin, Rulers & Contributions - Next IAS
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.