The greatest chola monuments is the raja rajeshwara temple at tanjore built by raja raja the great. its main structure is 180 feet long and its great shikhar is 190 feet high.the temple is crowned by a huge dome. it is covered from top to bottom with beautiful carvings. its construction was started in 1000 AD. this temple is a landmark in the evolution of architecture in south India.
another great monument of the chola period is the temple of gangaikondacholapuram. which was built during the reign of rajendra 1
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The Chola dynasty, which thrived in southern India from the 9th to the 13th centuries, is renowned for its remarkable temple architecture. While the exact number of temples built by the Cholas is not precisely documented, it is estimated that they constructed several hundred temples during their reign, with notable examples including the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur and the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple. These temples not only served as religious centers but also showcased the artistic and architectural advancements of the Chola period.
Chola dynasty ended in 1279.
Defeated Mahi Pala on the banks of River Ganga. Hence the name Gangaikona Chola.
rajaraja chola's real name is arulmozhi varman.
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The Chola empire was deeply rooted in Hinduism, with temples serving as centers of religious, cultural, and economic activities. People's lives revolved around the temple because it was not only a place of worship but also served as an economic hub, providing employment, education, and social services. Temples played a crucial role in the political and social fabric of the Chola society, with the rulers actively promoting temple construction and maintenance to solidify their power and maintain social order.
The Chola dynasty, which thrived in southern India from the 9th to the 13th centuries, is renowned for its remarkable temple architecture. While the exact number of temples built by the Cholas is not precisely documented, it is estimated that they constructed several hundred temples during their reign, with notable examples including the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur and the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple. These temples not only served as religious centers but also showcased the artistic and architectural advancements of the Chola period.
The Chola temples are located in Tamil Nadu near Thanjavur. The most famous temple is the Brihadishwara temple. There are also others like the ones at Gangai Konda Cholapuram, the Airawatheshwara temple at Darasuram and more Manu
Virarajendra Chola was born in 1063.
the eygtains temples had god in them and people came to meet the gods
rajendra chola
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Arinjaya Chola died in 957.