Three new stone inscriptions about Emperor Raja Raja Cholan’s grandson found
Archaeologists have discovered three stone inscriptions in a temple in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, dating back to the 11th century. The inscriptions provide historical references to Rajathirajan I, the grandson of the Chola Emperor Raja Raja Cholan.
Why it matters
These findings offer new insights into the historical and cultural heritage of the Chola dynasty and the architectural evolution of regional temples.
Three stone inscriptions with reference to Rajathirajan I, grandson of Emperor Raja Raja Cholan, were found at a Sivan temple in Kolathur near Kunnam in Ariyalur district.
The report is a straightforward account of an archaeological discovery.
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