Later Chola Temples

by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam | 1979 | 143,852 words

This volume of Chola Temples covers Kulottunga I to Rajendra III in the timeframe A.D. 1070-1280. The Cholas of Southern India left a remarkable stamp in the history of Indian architecture and sculpture. Besides that, the Chola dynasty was a successful ruling dynasty even conquering overseas regions....

Note 2c: Chola Feudatories, the Malaiyaman Chiefs

The Chiefs of this family ruled from Kilur or Kilaiyur near Tirukkoyilur. They bore varying titles indicating their connection with Koval which was the ancient name of Tirukkoyilur (Tiruk-Koval-ur); they had close contacts with the Bana rulers of the adjoining area, the Pallavaraiyars and many others; there were close marital relations among these various groups. We have already seen the vital role they played in the preservation of the integrity of the Chola kingdom.

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