South Indian Bronzes: A Historical Survey of South Indian Sculpture with Iconographical Notes Based on Original Sources c7.5

c7.5

The Cholas were all along strict adherents of Siva and their aversion to the religion of Jainism was the source of constant friction with the neighbouring Pandyan princes, and also the Sinhalese who are referred to as “the enemies of Siva”. The patronage which the kings of the Chola dynasty extended to the revival of Saivaism from the 10th century onward has lent an impetus to South Indian sculpture which has added an unique chapter to the history of Indian Art.