Ranati Chola inscription

Why is it in News?
  • Inscription of Renati Chola has been discovered.
Details:
  • Inscription:
(1) It belongs to the 8th Century A.D.
(2) It is written in Telugu language.
  • Renati Cholas:
(1) Telugu Cholas of Renadu were called as Renati Cholas.
(2) They ruled over Renadu region (Present Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district) in Rayalaseema between 6th-8th century.
(3) The earliest of this family was Nandivarman (500 AD).
(4) He claimed descent from the family of Karikala Cholas.
(5) They were later defeated by Eastern Chalukyas.
(6) They were the first to use Telugu in administration and inscriptions instead of Sanskrit.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 2nd Sep 2020
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