Chola dynasty ruled central and south india from 3rd Century BC till 13th Century (1279) . One of the Longest ruling Dynasty in the world. They were one of the biggest naval power in Asia and spread throughout southeast Asia. The Chola dynasty, one of the most illustrious and enduring dynasties in Indian history, ruled over large parts of central and southern India from as early as the 3rd century BCE until the 13th century CE, with their reign culminating in 1279 CE. This dynasty holds the distinction of being one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the world, with a legacy that spans more than a millennium. The early Cholas were contemporaries of the Mauryas and the Satavahanas, and references to them appear in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions such as those found in Ashokan edicts. However, it was during the medieval period, particularly from the 9th to the 13th centuries CE, that the Cholas rose to the height of their power and left a lasting imprint on the history, cult...