about the Chola kingdom
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The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The earliest datable references to this Tamil dynasty are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE left by Ashoka, of the Maurya Empire.
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CHOLA KINGDOM
CHOLA KINGDOMThe kingdom of the Sangam Cholas comprised the present Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli districts.The Chola kingdom is referred to in the Sangam literature as Chonadu, Kaveri Nadu, Kaveri Soozh Nadu, Neer Nadu and Punal Nadu. These names indicate the rich water resources of the Chola country. The river Kaveri that flowed through the Chola kingdom, made its soil fertile. The capital of the Sangam Cholas was Uraiyur. Their second capital was Kaveripoompattinam. It was also the chief port of the Sangam Cholas. Their symbol was tiger. The Sangam literature mentions a number ofChola kings. They had surnames like Killi, Valavan, Senni and Cholan. The most popular among the Sangam Cholas was Karikalan. The Sangam literature gives useful information about Karikalan. In his young age, he proved his extraordinary ability of settling the disputes in his kingdom. He was a great warrior. He defeated the Chera and the Pandya kings at Venni. In another battle, Karikalan defeated a confederacy of nine princes. He extended his kingdom beyond Kanchipuram.Karikalan had become popular for the development activities in his kingdom. He had encouraged the growth of agriculture as well as commerce. He had built the dam called Kallanai across the river Kaveri. Its water was used for irrigation. Karikalan had fortified the port-city provide Kaveripoompattinam or Puhar and made it his brother capital, which flourished as a great centre for trade. Merchants from foreign countries visited military Puhar. Karikalan was generous towards Tamil edition poets and patronised them.
patronised them. - sríjañ