PM Modi Celebrates Return of 11th-Century Chola Copper Plates from Netherlands
Return of 11th-century Chola plates from Netherlands fascinates Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep fascination over the repatriation of 11th-century Chola copper plates from the Netherlands, which detail the achievements of the Chola dynasty. The plates were officially returned at a ceremony attended by both Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
- 01The Chola-era copper plates, known as the Anaimanglam plates, were returned to India after over 300 years.
- 02The plates document a land grant made by King Rajendra Chola I to a Buddhist monastery, fulfilling a promise from his father, King Rajaraja Chola.
- 03The repatriation ceremony was attended by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
- 04PM Modi highlighted the excitement among the Tamil community worldwide regarding the return of these historical artefacts.
- 05The plates include 21 large and three small copper plates that record significant historical events related to the Chola dynasty.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for the repatriation of the 11th-century Chola copper plates, known as the Anaimanglam plates, from the Netherlands, marking their return to India after more than 300 years. In his radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi discussed the significance of these plates, which detail the achievements of the Chola dynasty, including a land and revenue grant for the upkeep of a Buddhist monastery. The official repatriation ceremony took place in May, attended by Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, where the Prime Minister noted the widespread joy and pride expressed by people in India and abroad, particularly within the Tamil community. The copper plates, consisting of 21 large and three small pieces, are historically significant as they document a promise made by King Rajaraja Chola and fulfilled by his son, King Rajendra Chola I.
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The return of the Chola copper plates fosters a sense of cultural pride and historical awareness among Indian citizens, particularly the Tamil community.
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