The Chola Kingdom
India has always been the land of great Empires, diverse cultures and different civilizations. The Mauryan, Gupta and the Mughal Empires have always been the most deeply studied civilizations but many other great ones have not seen as much limelight. The Cholas are one of them. Origin The tripartite struggle between the the kingdoms of Pala, Rashtrakuta and Pratihara for the capital city of Kanuj lead to regional instability. In a similar manner around the same time, the Pallavas, Pandyas and the Cholas also fought for the assertion of dominance in southern India. In this battle the Cholas emerged victorious. The Cholas came into existence in about 300-600 BCE along the Kaveri River Delta. From the beginning the Cholas were dependent on the sea for wealth. In their infancy they were merely a vassal kingdom in servitude of the Pallavas. The Pallavas due to prolonged conflicts with the Pandyas were left significantly weaker in the coming years. Taking advantage of this opportuni