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  1. 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 …

  2. Chola dynasty | Rulers & Time Period | Britannica

    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.

  3. Chola Dynasty (9th-13th Century) - Smithsonian's National Museum 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 empire …

  4. The Chola Dynasty: Exploring the Achievements of an Indian Empire ...

    Mar 17, 2026 · The Chola Dynasty was a dynasty that ruled over the southern part of India for about 400 years.

  5. Cholas: How a dynasty in India created a cultural and economic ... - BBC

    Jan 18, 2025 · He was called Raja-Raja, King of Kings, and he belonged to one of the most astonishing dynasties of the medieval world: the Cholas. His family transformed how the medieval world worked …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. Chola Dynasty, Origin, History, Rulers, Administration, Economy

    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 …

  9. 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.

  10. 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.