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From a modest chieftaincy to a mighty empire that thundered across oceans—and then, slowly, back to obscurity. History of the Cholas traces the remarkable journey of the Chola dynasty with colour, depth and feeling. Its kings and queens, princes and princesses, brave generals and ordinary subjects all walk through these pages like living figures. We see palaces glow under torchlight, temples rise skyward stone by stone, and endowments flow from monarchs, commanders and humble devotees alike. There are wars and conquests, yes—but also betrayal, loss and decline. M Rajamanikkanar gathers history, inscription, folklore and imagination into a narrative that is as powerful as it is human.

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M Rajamanikkanar remains a well-respected scholar and author whose works continue to illuminate Tamil history and heritage. With more than twenty carefully researched books to his credit, he brings alive the stories of South India’s great dynasties and the influence of Shaivism on culture and society. Peer Mohamed Azees started his writing career with the Tamil edition of India Today, contributing to the literary section of the magazine as a sub-editor and translator. He is currently a literary agent and translator. Srivarshini V worked as a Professor of English at a Chennai college and is now a full-time translator.

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