Chola Empire

A south Indian empire with dominions, protectorates, and spheres of influence in southeast Asia, best known for their architecture and sculpture.

Dates

c. 850–1279

Places

Asia > South Asia > India, Sri Lanka

Works of Art

Chola Empire

A south Indian empire with dominions, protectorates, and spheres of influence in southeast Asia, best known for their architecture and sculpture.

Dates

c. 850–1279

Places

Asia > South Asia > India, Sri Lanka

Works of Art

Works of Art

Rajarajesvara temple, Tanjavur

c. 1004–1010

Three Hindu gods

12th century

early 11th century

c. 1110–50

Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi as the Goddess Parvati

10th century

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

c. 11th century

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