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- Recently, the Idol Wing-CID has submitted documents to U.S. officials through the Central government to retrieve six exquisite Chola-era bronze idols.
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- These idols went missing from the Veeracholapuram temple in Kallakurichi district in the 1960s.
- The temple was constructed 900 years ago by Chola king Rajendra Chola.
Chola Dynasty
- Origin:
- 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.
- Developments:
- One of the longest-ruling dynasties in the southern regions of India.
- The medieval period was the era of absolute power and development for the Cholas.
- Cholas made South Asia and South-East India into a military, economic and cultural power.
- Prominent Rulers: Vijayalaya, Aditya I, Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Rajadhiraja Chola, Virarajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola I
About Rajendra Chola I
- Succeeded the mighty Rajaraja Chola.
- Rajendra I was the first to venture to the banks of Ganges. He was popularly called the Victor of the Ganges.
- Built new capital called the Gangaikondacholapuram where he received the title of ‘Gangaikonda’.
- He built the Brihadisvara Temple and upgraded several others.
- His period is referred to as the golden age of the Cholas.
Source: TH
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