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26/08/22 11:50 AM IST

TN Idol Wing CID initiates steps to bring back 6 stolen Chola-era idols from US

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  • The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID  said it has initiated steps to retrieve six Chola-era bronze idols, stolen from the Nareeswara Sivan temple, Veeracholapuram in Kallakurichi district back in the 1960s, and currently kept at various museums in the United States.
  • The return is possible under Mutual Legal Assitance in Criminal Matters between the US and India and ‘The Antiquities and Art Treasure Act (1972) (it makes the export of such item without licensing a criminal offence)
About Rajendra I (1012-1044 A.D.)
  • He was the son of Rajaraja Chola (985-1014 AD)
  • Rajendra I conducted the most striking military exploit after his accession in 1023 by his expedition to northern India and Southeast Asia.
  • He established many educational institutes in his empire, and for this, he got the title Pandita Chola.
  • He contributed to art, religion and literature including Gangaikondacholapuram Temple (after his victory over Pala’s Mahipala-I)
Source- Indian Express 

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