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New stone inscriptions of Raja Raja Cholan's grandson found

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Updated July 2

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  • Archaeological Discovery & Historical Context — 1 source

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Three new stone inscriptions referencing Rajathirajan I, the grandson of Emperor Raja Raja Cholan, have been discovered at a Sivan temple in Kolathur, Ariyalur district. Historians believe one inscription dates to 1044-1052 A.D., providing new insights into the temple's history and its existence during the Pandya and Vijayanagara periods.

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  • Three stone inscriptions referencing Rajathirajan I, grandson of Emperor Raja Raja Cholan, were found at a Sivan temple in Kolathur near Kunnam in Ariyalur district.
  • Historians suggest one of the inscriptions dates back to 1044-1052 A.D.
  • Another inscription indicates the Sivan temple existed during the Pandya and Vijayanagara periods.

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Archaeological Discovery & Historical Context
  • The Hindu

    Three stone inscriptions referencing Rajathirajan I, grandson of Emperor Raja Raja Cholan, were discovered at a Sivan temple in Kolathur, Ariyalur district. Historians believe one inscription dates to 1044-1052 A.D., while another indicates the temple's existence during the Pandya and Vijayanagara periods.

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