Realm · 291 BCE – 305 CE
Early Cholas
Early Cholas appears on the map from 291 BCE to 305. At its greatest recorded extent, in 291 BCE, it covered about 28,856 km².
One of the realms of Chola Empire. The Cholas were one of the three ancient Tamil ruling families of southern India, mentioned in Ashoka's edicts and in early Tamil Sangam poetry. After centuries in the shadow of the Pallavas and Pandyas, Vijayalaya revived the dynasty around 848 by capturing Thanjavur.
See Early Cholas on the map in 291 BCE
- On the map
- 291 BCE – 305 CE
- Greatest extent
- 291 BCE, about 28,856 km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Early Cholas · Wikidata Q3532146
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 291 BCE – 298 CE | 28,856 km² |
| 299–305 | 28,856 km² |
Related
- Chola Empire empire