CHENNAI: Ancient Tamil kingdoms will soon figure on tourism map with the State tourism department chalking out a new heritage tourism circuit, in an effort to provide insight into three great ...

The Cholas were one of the three most powerful Tamil kingdoms in medieval southern India. At the empire’s zenith, Chola kings invested in art, literature, education, and architecture.

This is to indicate that a wall was built there, to mark the boundaries of the three Tamil kingdoms. Because of a request from the three kings, the Goddess stayed on in Madukkarai, as Chellandiamman.

Chola Empire: The Chola dynasty was a Tamil kingdom that ruled primarily in southern India until the 13th century. The dynasty originated in the fertile valley of the Kaveri River. Gupta Empire ...

A sengol, a symbol of governance in Tamil kingdoms of yore, was made by Madras (now Chennai) jewellers Vummidi Bangaru Chetty. New Delhi: Made of silver and gold, the five-feet long sceptre was ...