Thread by @RareHistorical

The #CholaEmpire at its greatest extent, during the reign of Rajendra Chola I in 1030 CE.
#IndianHistory

The #CholaDynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India.
300s BCE–1279 CE.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chola_dyn…

During the period 1010–1200, the #CholaEmpire stretched from the Andaman/Sri Lanka/Maldives to territories of Malaysia,Thailand & Indonesia

An early silver coin of King Uttama Chola of #CholaDynasty found in Sri Lanka.
#IndianCoin
#IndianHistory

A painting depicting the Chola Navy of Rajendra Chola-I raid on the Kedah (Today's part of Malaysia).
#CholaEmpire

The model of a #CholaDynasty Ship's hull, built by the ASI, displayed in a Museum in Tirunelveli.
#IndianHistory

Bhagwan Narasimha from Chola period,12-13th century,Tamil Nadu.
Now in Museum Guimet,Paris
#CholaEmpire
#IndianArt

Dancing Bhagwan Krishna, Bronze, Tanjore-Tamilnadu.
13th Century, #CholaDynasty.
#IndianHistory

1954s: Rs 1000 Note issued by RBI to honor the #UnescoWHS Brahadeeswarar Temple,Thanjavur.
Built during #CholaEmpire

12th Century's:: Bronze statue of Bhagwan Vishnu, from the #CholaEmpire period.
Now at the National Museum, Delhi.

Yashoda with the infant Krishna from #CholaEmpire period, 12th century.
Now in the #METmuseum.
#HappyJanmashtami

Kallanai Dam (c200CE) on #Kaveri is 1 of D oldest working dams in D world. Const. by King Karikala Chola.
#WorldTourismDay #IncredibleIndia

#SangamPeriod (c. 5th Century BCE to c. 3rd Century CE) is the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu & Kerala, known as #Tamilakam, ruled by #CheraKingdom, #CholaEmpire and the #PandyanEmpire.

The approx extent of the #Tamilakam during the #SangamPeriod.

#IndianHistory