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What do you know about Chola dynasty?
The Chola dynasty was a Tamil thalassocratic empire of southern India, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the world’s history. The earliest datable references to the Chola are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE left by Ashoka, of the Maurya Empire (Ashoka Major Rock Edict No. 13).
What was Chola dynasty famous for?
The Chola kings were avid builders and envisioned the temples in their kingdoms not only as places of worship but also as centres of economic activity. They pioneered a centralised form of government and established a disciplined bureaucracy.
What are the different features of Chola dynasty?
The Chola Empire was divided into three major administrative units called Central Government, Provincial government and local government. Uttaramerur inscriptions throw light on the administration of the Cholas. The administration was headed by the king. The Chola kingship was hereditary in nature.
Who founded the Chola dynasty Class 7?
Vijayala
In the eighth century, Vijayala, the founder of the Chola dynasty, took over the Tanjore kingdom by defeating the Pallavas. He captured the Kaveri delta from the subordinate of Pallava king, Samanta.
How did Chola rise to power?
The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya. He took over the Tanjore kingdom in the 8th century and led to the rise of the mighty Cholas by defeating the Pallavas. Tanjore was hence made the first capital of the eminent Chola Empire. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya to become the ruler of the empire.
How did Chola dynasty end?
From 1216 the Hoysala kings obtained lands in the Chola country, former Chola feudatories threw off their allegiance, northern powers intervened, and the upheaval facilitated the Pandya conquest of the Chola country in 1257. The Chola dynasty ended in 1279.
What were the forms of Chola inscriptions?
Answer: The inscriptions that provide significant information about the Chola kings are in the form of Copper plate grants, stone carved inscriptions and wall and pillar inscriptions on the temples built during the Chola period.