In its treasuries, several tonnes of gold and silver coins, as well as ... of the medieval world, Chola queens were also remarkably prominent, serving as the dynasty's public face.

Another ‘exceedingly rare’ 4.32 gm gold Kahavanu coin (a medieval currency from Sri Lanka) of Rajendra Chola I of Chola Empire with Nagari legend ‘Sri Rajendra’ is part of the auction.

In this book, the author challenges the romantic portrayals of the Chola dynasty in films like Ponniyin Selvan (2023), Parthiban Kanavu (1960) and Raja Raja Cholan (1973). He disrupts traditional ...