The Chola Navy was composed of ships used for transporting the land army overseas. [1]: 251 The Cholas did not have a standing navy in the modern sense. The maritime force of Cholas was formed by using ships used for trade, as they did not have a …

The Chola maritime force consisted of several types of ships, such as the Kalamukha, Manthai, and Sandhani ships. The Kalamukha was a warship equipped with a battering ram, while the Manthai was a cargo ship with a capacity of up to 500 passengers.

The Chola Navy (Tamil: சோழர் கடற்படை; Cōḻar kadatpadai) comprised the naval forces of the Chola Empire along with several other naval-arms of the country. The Chola navy played a vital role in the expansion of the Chola Empire, including the conquest of the Ceylon islands and naval raids on Sri Vijaya (present-day Indonesia).

Nov 1, 2007 · Therefore, a critical study is made in this paper to analyze the shipping, shipbuilding and naval capabilities of the Cholas. Whether Naval battles were fought or not? The concept of oversea expedition and conquer is linked with Naval battles so that the incoming warriors from the ships land and enter into cities so that the conquest is complete.

Feb 5, 2024 · The Chola dynasty, an ancient South Indian empire, is renowned for its remarkable naval achievements. The Chola Navy, often hailed as the world's first blue-water maritime force, played a pivotal role in expanding the empire's territorial reach and …

Jan 14, 2024 · The Chola ships were made by the skilled craftsmen of the South India. The primary material they used for shipbuilding was sturdy timber, teak and jackfruit wood. They were known for their strength, durability and resistance to water. they could withstand the challenge of …

Jun 26, 2023 · Cholas, specifically the Chola dynasty of ancient India, played a significant role in shaping India's naval history. The Cholas were a Tamil dynasty that ruled over a vast maritime empire in...

Sep 10, 2022 · Some maritime historians believe sailors on the big Chola ships that set off from Nagapattinam harbour more than 1,000 years ago must have tossed balls of ash into the sea to gauge the current from the trails of grey.

Nov 3, 2017 · In its expeditionary context, the 1025 naval raid in Southeast Asia in Sumatra, Indonesia, and Malaysia was a singular display of the power of the Chola king, Rajendra Chola I, who possessed and wielded strong political and military power in India.

the Cholas utilized merchant ships for transporting soldiers to foreign lands. By analysing historical accounts and inscriptions, we uncover the Cholas dynasty’s mil itary strategies, naval capabilities and the key figures involved in their expansionist endeavours.