Koliyar Explained
History
They seem to have been a powerful and influential group during the period of the Cholas as we find many sovereigns assuming titles such as Koliyar-Ko (King of Koliyar), Koliyar-Kula-pati (head of Koliyar), etc. so much so that historians sometimes use the term Koliyar as a synonym for the Cholas.[4] [5]
It is of interest to note that Uraiyur, the early Chola capital was also known as Koliyur.[6] Though it is generally presumed to be named after the City of fowl or cock, it perhaps takes its name after this once popular community.[7]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: "Ancient Industries of Tamilnadu". Naṭana Kācinātan. 18. Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Museums, Government Museum, 2007.
- Book: History and Culture of the Tamils: From Prehistoric Times to the President's Rule. Raju Kalidos. Vijay Publications, 1976. 18.
- Book: Art Panorama of Tamils. Auvai Naṭarācan. 17. State Department of Archaeology, 1992.
- Book: Later Chola Temples: Kulottunga I to Rajendra III (A.D. 1070-1280). S. R. Balasubrahmanyam, Balasubrahmanyam Venkataraman, Balasubrahmanyan Ramachandran. 164. Mudgala Trust, 1979.
- Book: Early Cholas: Mathematics Reconstructs the Chronology. N. Sethuraman. Sethuraman, 1980. 43.
- Book: Gleanings from Sangam Verses: English Version of Sangat Thamizh. Kalaiñar Mu Karuṇāniti. Tamil University, 1997. 54.
- Book: Town Planning in Ancient Dekkan. C. P. Venkatarama Ayyar. Asian Educational Services, 1994. 11.
