RAJA RAJA CHOZHAN

In my previous post, I was unable to pen about the protagonist “RAJA RAJA CHOZHAN” the great king who made a tremendous contribution to our state.. In Ponniyin Selvan, Kalki had remarkably picturised the characterization of the king..

I googled to know more about the great chozha king “Arulmozhi varma” who ruled between 985 A.D – 1014 A.D. He extended the chola empire upto Sri Lanka in the South and Orissa in the North East. He made sure in his war that normal life of the people not be affected. And he made arrangements to bring food and basic amenities from his own kingdom while war.. He holds the distinction of being one of the 6 Indian kings who never lost out on the battle field to enemies.

During his reign he developed strong military and navy force. He ruled Chera, Chozha and Pandya kingdom hence called ad “Moommudi Chozha”. Thiruvalangadu Seppeidugal speaks about his glory.

He was a good administrator who streamlined the administration with the division of country into various districts. He systemized revenue collection through land surveys.He introduced a democratic principle for election called “ Kudai olai Murai”. And he was the king who was democratically elected..

While he was at Sri Lanka, he was fascinated by the tall Buddhist statues and he wished to built a great temple at his place. He built the famous “Brahadeeshwara temple" at Tanjore which is now recognized by UNESCO as world’s heritage symbol. Usually big temples were built by slaves or refugees. But he constructed this temple with his own people and all were indulged in the construction whole heartedly.

The main reason for writing this blog is, when I was trying to read more about him, I came across this link. Felt too bad on watching this video. Check this link..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpLsha2naao

A great king whose grave is covered with bushes and lies there without any maintenance. Something should be done to his resting place He lived with glory and it has to be maintained. Definitely he has to be honoured..