Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Cheruppazhiyerinda Inanchet Chenni Chola

Period: Probably 290-270 BC
Cheruppazhiyerinda Inanchet Chenni was a Tamil prince who belonged to Chola dynasty during the Sangam period.

As per one version, it was during his period the Mauryans invaded Tamil Nadu. As per the poems from Mamoolanar and few poems in ancient books such as Pura Nanoonuru and Aga Nanooru, it is believed that Mauryans got help from Vadugars and Kosars to invade Tamil Nadu. It was probably Bindusara, the father of Asoka, who had already captured the land of Kosars and Vadugars made them to accompany them in the battle.

It appears that Vadugars (possibly Telugu and Kannada people) and Kosars (probably Bengalis) helped Mauryan army. All the three armies invaded Tamil land. Kosars captured Tulu country; the king Nannan ran away to forest; they stayed in his city named 'Pazhi'. The Kosars also attacked Pittan Kottraan, the captain of Cheras. Then, they also fought with 'Sellur' king Ezhini and killed him. The Kosars invaded Chola kingdom and were defeated by Tidiyan.

Meantime, the Mauryan army attacked Mogur. Ultimately, all the three armies were probably defeated by Ilanchet Chenni. He ran after the enemies till Pazhi and got the title 'Cheruppazhi Erinda Ilanchet Chenni'.

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