The Colas c11.97
The Cōḷas c11.97
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c11.97
16. Naccinārkkiniyar explains this by an absurd story. This means, apparently, that he did not come of the direct male line of the Cōḷas, a fact which may account both for his early troubles and for his father's name—Iḷaiyōn, 'prince.' *Contra* Dr. S. K. Aiyangar, *Ancient India* p. 92.