The Colas c13.5

c13.5

Sometime after Accuta’s rule, how long after we cannot say exactly, the Pallavas and the Pāṇḍyas established their power after overthrowing the Kaḷabhras; and the Cōḷas, though they could not recover their independent status, continued to lead an obscure existence on the banks of the Kāvēri. The newly risen powers in the north and south seem to have left them alone for the most part, though, possibly out of regard for their ancient name, they accepted Cōḷa princesses in marriage, and employed in their service Cōḷa princes who were willing to accept it.