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Telugu Cholas

11th–14th century · 11th century · Also known as Telugu Chodas, Nellore Cholas

The Telugu Cholas, or Telugu Chodas, were families of chiefs in the Telugu country who claimed descent from the Tamil Chola kings. The most important line ruled from Nellore in the 12th and 13th centuries, acting at times as feudatories of the Cholas and Kakatiyas; its ruler Manumasiddhi was patron of the poet Tikkana.

Telugu Cholas
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