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20/09/22 06:21 AM IST

Ponniyin Selvan

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  • Ponniyan Selvan means the son of Ponni (the Cauvery River). The novel was penned by author and freedom fighter Kalki Krishnamurthy, and serialized from 1950-54 on a weekly basis in Tamil magazine ‘Kalki’.
  • It tells the story of the early days of Rajaraja I, born Arunmozhi Varman and considered the greatest of all Chola rulers.
About Rajaraja-I 
  • Rajaraja I is the most celebrated of the Chola kings. He engaged in naval expeditions and emerged victorious on the West Coast, Sri Lanka and conquered the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
  • He defeated Cheras in the battle of Kandanur salai.
  • He was also successful in the expedition of western and Eastern Chalukyas. He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
  • He constructed a dam across the Kaveri river.
  • He was a devout follower of Saivism. He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
  • His titles: Mummidi Chola, Jayankonda and Sivapadasekara.
  • He abdicated his throne for his son Rajendra Chola 1.
Source- Indian Express 

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