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This book is the volume of part twelve, the last in this set, has studies on: the Cholas and their coinage, the origin of the word `Arya`, the Canarese war, the Tamil proverbs, St. Thomas in India and Vibhisinan Buddhi. The Chola Kingdom is an ancient, there has been references made in Mahabharatha and even in Ashokan inscriptions. It is known that Karikala was the Chola ruler who reigned in the 2nd century AD. During Karikala`s reign, the capital city was moved to Kaveripattanam from Uraiyur. Nedumudikilli seems to have been the successor of Karikala, whose capital town was set to fire by the sea pirates. The frequent attacks of Pallavas, Cheras and Pandyas declined the Chola power and it was in the 8th century AD, Cholas glory began to shine when the Pallavas power declined. The powerful ruler of the Chola kingdom was Raja Raja - the Great. He ruled from 985 - 1014 AD. His army conquered Venginadu, Gangapadi, Tadigaipadi, Nolambavadi, Kudamalai-nadu, Kollam, Kalingam, Ilamandalam of the Singalas. One of the greatest rulers of India, who was not only a mighty conqueror, but also a most efficient administrator, was Rajaraja I (985-1014). Rajaraja’s coinage is best known to South Indian numismatists. It is found in several thousands. It looks as though for several centuries his coins were the main currencies circulating in Tamil Nadu. Two types of his coins are well known. Type 1, bears on both the sides of the ‘bow-tiger-fish’ emblem and the legend ‘Sri Raja Raja’ written beneath in Nagari characters.The second type carries a standing man on the obverse and a seated figure on the reverse with the Nagari legend ‘Sri Raja Raja’ beneath his left arm. It is the later variety that is found in several thousands. Both these types are found in gold, silver and copper. The book is the product of extensive study of Cholas and their Coinage. . This volume has 2 plates. The book has immense value in the context of history.
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ISBN : 9788121245869
Pages : 94
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