Ilamchetchenni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ilamchetchenni |
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| Chola King | |
| Reign | c. 501 BCE – 470 BCE |
| Successor | Karikala |
| Born | Uraiyur, Chola Kingdom (Modern day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | c. 470 BCE Puhar, Chola Kingdom (Modern day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Consort | Alundur |
| Issue | Karikala |
| Dynasty | Chola |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Ilamchetchenni was an early king of the Chola dynasty in ancient Tamil Nadu. He lived during a time known as the Sangam period. Ilamchetchenni was a great warrior and ruled the Chola kingdom from his capital city, Uraiyur.
He married a princess from the Velir family, who came from Alundur. Their son was Karikala Chola. Ilamchetchenni was later succeeded by his son, Karikala Chola. Karikala is considered one of the most famous and powerful kings among the Early Cholas.
A Powerful Chola King
Historians believe that Ilamchetchenni ruled from about 501 BCE to 470 BCE. During his time, the Chola kingdom was very strong. They were even more powerful than the Chera and Pandya kingdoms. These were other important dynasties in ancient South India.
Defending the Kingdom
Ancient poems, found in a collection called the Purananuru, tell us about Ilamchetchenni's bravery. These poems say that King Ilamchetchenni successfully fought against an unknown army. This invading army used chariots and tried to attack the southern part of the Indian subcontinent.
A historian named N.K. Sastri suggests that this period was when the Mauryan Empire was growing. The Mauryan Empire was a huge empire that spread across much of India. Even with such a powerful empire nearby, Ilamchetchenni managed to protect his Chola kingdom. He showed great leadership by defending his land and people.
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