When Chola ships of war
anchored on the east coast
Coast Was A Strategic Gateway For Powerful
Navy Of Later Cholas For Trade & Invasion Of Southeast Asian Countries
WATERWAYS OF ANCIENT TAMILS
Ø
The eastern coast of India
was a strategic location during the period
of the later Cholas (850 – 1279 AD )
Ø Nagapattinam
was an important port that was used for commercial and defence purposes due
to its proximity to Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, capitals of the Cholas.
Ø List
of countries conquered by the Cholas during the period : Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam
and Thailand.
Ø Popular
kings in the Chola dynasty, who took expeditions overseas to conquer Southeast
Asian countries: Raja Raja Chola,
Rajendra Chola, and Kulothunga Chola.
Ø Inscriptions
engraved on the walls of Brihadeeswarar Temple, (Big Temple) in
Thanjavur enumerate the list of 16 countries conquered by the Cholas.
Ø Ahead
of this, Tamils had trade links with rest of the world since the ancient times
; references are available in Sangam-era works like Pattinappalai and Purananuru
which are more than 2,000 years ago.
TOI-
12/03/18
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