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.

"Tamil kingdoms date back to the BC era. Hence, it is essential to frame our heritage circuit," the official said. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp ...

Buddhism was introduced in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from ...