Empire Of The Cholas by Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan in Paperback

Step back in time to 11th century South India, where a magnificent structure rises from the rolling landscape. This grand temple serves as a unifying force, bringing together a diverse population and even uniting lovers. Its presence looms large over Thanjavur, captivating the Chola Empire and its people. With its construction comes tales of an ambitious man who overcomes adversity, an emperor who rises to greatness, and strong-willed women who assert their power in court and beyond. Amidst the threat of a rogue foreign nation attempting to topple them, this is the story of the Big Temple and the Chola Empire. Drawing from both fact and fiction, Empire of the Cholas weaves a captivating tapestry that will surely enchant and fascinate.