The Greatest Tamil Kings Who Shaped History
Tamil history is adorned with legendary kings who left an indelible mark on South India and beyond. These rulers were known for their military prowess, administrative brilliance, and contributions to culture and architecture. Let’s explore the greatest Tamil kings and their legacies.
Tamil Nadu’s Gross State Domestic Product grew 8.23% in 2023-24
Tamil Nadu’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew by 8.23% in the fiscal year 2023-24 at constant prices, slightly surpassing the national GDP growth rate of 8.15% for the same period. In the previous fiscal year, 2022-23, the state’s GSDP growth was 8.13%, compared to the national average of 6.99%. The New Indian Express At […]
Raja Raja Chola III (1216–1256 CE) & Raja Raja Chola IV (1256–1279 CE) – The Declining Era
The reigns of Raja Raja Chola III and Raja Raja Chola IV marked the declining phase of the Chola dynasty. Between 1216 and 1279 CE, the once-powerful empire faced internal strife, external invasions, and a gradual loss of dominance in South India. Their reigns were characterized by struggles to maintain Chola supremacy amid the rising influence of the Pandyas and Hoysalas.
Nedunchezhiyan Pandya (c. 3rd Century BCE) – The Warrior King
Nedunchezhiyan Pandya, a legendary ruler of the ancient Pandya dynasty, reigned during the 3rd century BCE. He was a fierce warrior and an able administrator who played a vital role in shaping the early Tamil kingdoms. His rule is often associated with valor, governance, and patronage of Tamil literature.
Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014 CE) – The Imperial King
Rajaraja Chola I, one of the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty, reigned from 985 to 1014 CE. He transformed the Chola kingdom into a powerful empire, extending its influence across South India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. His reign was marked by military conquests, administrative brilliance, and cultural patronage
Tamil Nadu’s economy expected to grow at 8.08% to 10.69% in 2024-25, says study
Tamil Nadu’s economy may grow at a rate of 8.08% to 10.69% in 2024-25. Providing these real growth rate figures (as opposed to nominal rates that include the factor of inflation), a study on the State economy, conducted by C. Rangarajan and K.R. Shanmugam, chairperson and director of the Madras School Economics respectively, has estimated that in the recently concluded financial year of 2023-24, the State’s growth rate varied from 8.08% to 9.44%.
Wait And See : MK Stalin Hints At Tamil Nadu Cabinet Reshuffle
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has hinted at a cabinet reshuffle on his return from the US trip to draw investments to the state. There was intense speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader would elevate his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as his deputy and bring in a few new faces removing a few sitting ministers before his foreign trip.
Asked by reporters if there would be a change in the council of ministers, Mr Stalin said, “Only change is unchanging. Wait and see”.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, 46, is currently Tamil Nadu’s sports and youth welfare minister. He also handles the key portfolio of special programme implementation.
DMK vs Opposition After Student Sexually Assaulted At Chennai University
A massive political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu after a second-year engineering student of Chennai’s Anna University was sexually assaulted and her male friend thrashed on campus Monday night. A 37-year-old man, who sells biryani on the pavement, has been arrested. While the Opposition AIADMK and BJP have targeted the MK Stalin government on the state’s law and order situation, the DMK government has slammed attempts to politicise the incident.
Karikala Chola: The Great Tamil Emperor
Karikala Chola (Tamil: கறிகால சோழன்) is one of the most legendary rulers of the Early Chola dynasty, revered for his military conquests and monumental contributions to infrastructure. His reign saw the unification of Tamilakam, along with expansions into Andhra Pradesh and Sri Lanka. He is best known for the construction of the flood banks of the river Kaveri, a feat that has had a lasting impact on South Indian agriculture.
Copyist, Cocktail Ideology: DMK, AIADMK Mock Actor-Politician Vijay’s Party
Chennai:
Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK has dismissed actor-politician Vijay’s ideology for his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, saying he had copied them. Main opposition AIADMK called it a “cocktail” of current political standpoints of various parties.
“These are all our policies, he is copying… whatever he says is what we had already said and which we are following,” DMK leader TKS Elangovan was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India.
