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Splendid temples and bronze sculptures of the Cholas: Rajaraja and Rajendra built big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram. They are architectural and sculptural marvels. Chola temples often became the centre of settlements around them. These were centres of craft production. Temples were also endowed with land by both rulers and others. The produce of this …
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Large scale cultivation was developed in Tamil Nadu and in many cases artificial irrigation became necessary. A variety of methods were used: Wells were dug Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater Canals were constructed All this work required planning, organizing labour and resources. Decisions were taken collectively on the usage of water. New rulers …
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The new dynasties gained power and wealth. Thereafter they declared themselves to be maha-samantas or mahamandaleshwara. Many of such kings adopted high sounding titles like maharaja-adhiraja or tribhuvana-chakravartin. They also deputed learned brahmanas to depict them as valiant, victorious warriors. Their activities were recorded in Prashastis. They tried to demonstrate their power and resources by building …
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Rashtrakutas became powerful in the following manner: Rashtrakutas were subordinates to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. In the mid-eighth century Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukyan overlord. He performed a ritual called Hiranya-garbha with the help of Brahmanas. This ritual was, then, considered to lead the rebirth of the sacrificer as Kshatriya, even if he …
Delhi and Ajmer were the two cities under control of the Chahamanas.
The working of a sabha according to the Uttaramerur inscription is given below: All those who wish to become members of the sabha should be owners of the land from which land, revenue is collected. They should have their own homes. They should be between 35 and 70 years of age. They should have knowledge …
The parties involved in the tripartite struggle were Gurjar-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta, and Pala dynasties.
The Uttaramerur inscriptionThe Uttaramerur inscription gives us information on the village administration, taxation and land revenue under the Cholas.
Cauvery Delta Zone (CDZ) lies in the eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Palk straight on the south, Trichy district on the west, Perambalur, Ariyalur districts on the north west, Cuddalore district on the north and Puddukkottai district on the south west.
