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Did the Chola empire have a caste system?
Caste system was widely prevalent during the Chola period. Brahmins and Kshatriyas enjoyed special privileges. However, there was cooperation among various castes and sub-castes in social and religious life. The position of women did not improve.
Are Cholas Aryans?
The Cholas were a Tamil kingdom of the pre and post Sangam period (600 BCE – 300 CE). It was one of the three main kingdoms of South India. Their early capitals were Urayur or Tiruchirapalli and Kaveripattinam….Interregnum ( c. 200 – c. 848)
| Vijayalaya | 848–871? |
|---|---|
| Athirajendra | 1067–1070 |
Are Cholas Kallar?
Many Archaeologists and Historians Also proves that Cholas are Kallar. Lots of mariages takes place between cholas with Malavarayar, Malayaman, Paluvettaraiyar, Melkondar and Vallavaraiyar. they also belongs to Kallar community.
Are nairs Dravidians?
Nairs are indeed Nagas Scythians who are culturally and ethnically different from Dravidians. What makes Nairs Nairs is their Scythian blood which gives them fair complexion and sharp features.
What caste do the Cholas belong to?
Cholas belong to “ Naidu or Kamma” community. There are several sources for this. Telugu cholas, Tamil Cholas, Kakatiyas, Velanati Cholas, Musunuri Nayaks belonged to same lineage. Musunuri is a surname only present in modern “Naidu or Kamma” caste which states that modern day Kamma community is the offspring to the ancient Cholas.
Why were the Cholas so famous in India?
The Chola kings were very famous in India for their great deeds. The Chola dynasty belongs to the Vellalar caste (“noble Tamil warrior caste”) and to the lineage of Suryavamsam (Sun dynasty).The Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras were all descended from the Sangam periods.
Who are the descendants of the imperial Cholas?
The descendant of the imperial cholas (i.e) the “Pichavaram Cholas” are Kshatriyas (i.e) Vanniya Kula Kshatriyar by caste according to the documents of the Royal Family. The family deity God (Kuladeivam) of imperial Cholas is Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. That is why the Chola King Parantaka made a roof with five tons of pure Gold.
How many periods are there in the history of Cholas?
The history of the Cholas falls into four periods: the Early Cholas of the Sangam literature, the interregnum between the fall of the Sangam Cholas and the rise of the Imperial medieval Cholas under Vijayalaya (c. 848), the dynasty of Vijayalaya, and finally the Later Chola dynasty of Kulothunga Chola I from the third quarter of the 11th century.