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Queen Sembiyan as the founder of the Chola Empire
Historian Anirudh Kanisetti argues that Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi was the real founder of the Chola Empire.
January 20, 2025
Key Points
- 1Public historian Anirudh Kanisetti argues that Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi was the real founder of the Chola Empire.
- 2She patronised temples and built popular support for the Chola Empire.
- 3She saw temple construction as an important part of the public persona.
- 4Mr. Kanisetti pointed out from historical records that there were not any royals before her, especially in the Chola family.
Important Terms
Chola EmpireQueen Sembiyan MahadeviTemplesRaja Raja CholaHistorian
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