He was called Raja-Raja, King of Kings, and he belonged to one of ... By the standards of the medieval world, Chola queens were also remarkably prominent, serving as the dynasty's public face.

Also called the ‘Rajarajeswara temple’, it was built by Chola king Raja Raja I between 985-1012 AD. It is said the king received commands to build the temple in his dreams. The first temple to ...