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'Indelible Mark On History': Navy Hails Chola Dynasty's Legacy, Salutes Maritime Heritage
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The Indian Navy paid tribute on Rajendra Chola I's birth anniversary, highlighting his maritime legacy.
The Indian Navy on Sunday paid tribute to Rajendra Chola I, the legendary Chola emperor renowned for his visionary maritime expeditions, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
In a post on social media platform X, the spokesperson of India Navy hailed the emperor's naval legacy, calling it a 'golden chapter in India's maritime history."
The #IndianNavy proudly pays tribute to Rajendra Chola I — the legendary emperor whose visionary maritime expedition to Southeast Asia a thousand years ago marked a golden chapter in #India 's maritime commencement of the majestic Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the…
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2025
The post highlighted Rajendra Chola's far-reaching expedition to Southeast Asia over a thousand years ago, which showcased the Chola Empire's naval dominance, strategic brilliance, and cultural influence.
'The commencement of the majestic Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the release of a commemorative coin in his honour serve as a reminder of our rich maritime heritage," the post read.
The Indian Navy highlighted the Chola Navy's contributions to shaping early maritime power in the Indian Ocean, stating it exemplified 'unparalleled strategic brilliance, maritime prowess, and cultural influence" that left a lasting mark on Indian history.
Continuing that tradition, the Navy emphasized its current role in upholding India's interests in the region, citing initiatives like MAHASAGAR and SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) that reflect the country's commitment to peace, security, and cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region.
'Today, the Indian Navy carries forward that legacy — safeguarding national interests, fostering regional cooperation, MAHASAGAR SAGAR and ensuring peace and stability across the #IndianOceanRegion," the post further mentioned.
The Navy concluded its tribute by saluting India's long-standing maritime tradition, saying, 'We salute the timeless spirit of India's seafarers — from the maritime pioneers of Chola era to the modern day mariners of today."
The tribute marks a renewed acknowledgment of India's ancient maritime roots and its evolving role as a key player in regional naval diplomacy.
The Navy also shared a post by PM Modi in which he mentioned some special celebrations on the occasion. In the post on Saturday, PM Modi had announced a commemorative coin and celebrations for Aadi Thiruvathirai festival.
PM Modi had tweeted, 'Tomorrow, 27th July will witness a very special programme to mark a thousand years of the maritime expedition of the great Rajendra Chola I to South East Asia and the commencement of the construction of the iconic Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a shining example of Chola architecture. It is our privilege that a commemorative coin honouring Rajendra Chola I is being released, also celebrating the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival."
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