Question

Where was the capital of the chola kingdom before it shifted to Thanjavur

Answer 1

The capital of the Chola kingdom was Uraiyur before it was shifted to Thanjavur.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Chola dynasty was one of the most powerful dynasties of South India.

• Chola dynasty rules between the 12th - 13th century.

• The first capital of Cholas was Uraiyur [ Tirhchirapalli].

• But medieval Cholas shifted the capital from Uraiyur to Thanjavur till Raja Raja I.

• Again the capital was shifted from Thanjavur to Gangaikonda Cholapuram by Rajendra Chola.

• Thanjavur is famous for its Brihadeeswara temple.

Answer 2

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Uraiyur was the capital of the Chola kingdom before it shifted to Thanjavur.

More Information—

✴ The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India. The Chola kingdom existed in the heartland of the fertile valley of the Cauvery river.

✴ The Chola rulers like Rajaraja and Rajendra built two great temples of Thanjavur and Ganaikonda-cholapuram respectively. Temples were the nuclei of settlements during this period. They were the centres of craft production and also controlled the financial aspects related to them. Hence they were not only the religious centres but also the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well.

✴ Irrigation system during Chola ruler was much improved. A variety of methods were applied for it. Many wells were dug; huge tanks were also constructed to collect water. The kings themselves took interest in organising labour and resources and extensive planning.

✴  The Chola empire was divided into mandalams or provinces, further subdivided into valanadus, nadus and ur.

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