Cholas of Tanjore: Society, Polity, Economy and Culture
The Cholas were an ancient political power, mentioned in the Asokan epigraphs and the Sangam literature. Karikalachola was the earliest well-known ruler of the earliest Chola line. Urayur was their capital. Once again, the Cholas rose to the imperial position during the period AD 850 to 1200. Chola Aditya I, son of Vyayalaya crushed the political power of Aparajita, the [...]