I have been working on this article for a few months. It has had a round of
peer review and has greatly benefited from that. A number of authors have made significant contributions to it.
Chola dynasty was one of the most important ruling dynasty of Tamil Nadu and they have left behind a lasting legacy. I feel this article is a tribute to them and Tamil culture in general. As I have contributed quite a bit to this article, I will be available to answer any queries or to make any suggested changes. - Cheers
Parthi (Venu62)23:25, 11 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Support - Very informative and concise. Well referenced. I wish that you would make the images bit larger in the article. --
Blacksun20:26, 12 May 2006 (UTC)reply
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Jkelly00:33, 13 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Support because it's very good, but does anyone have an idea on how to clarify in the beginning of the intro about how long the dynasty ruled for? I think that's critical to the subject, but it's also not easy given the state of the scholarship. See the peer review for more background and my rough attempt at some wording if you like. -
TaxmanTalk04:26, 13 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Neutral -- Some issues with the lead. 1. Rajendra Chola extended...new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a little too detailed for the lead. 2. Avoid using footnotes in the lead, as it is a summary of content to follow. 3. What does: Preceding state Unknown, ?Pandya in the infobox mean? 4. Add a space between Greater(Later). 5. A few red links can be stubbed.
=Nichalp«Talk»=05:49, 13 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Object - Ignores completely the Great Schism of Malayalam and Tamil cultural spheres of influence and the associated race riots and wars between Cheras and Cholas.
Anwar saadat17:34, 13 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Also the self-made maps of Chola dominions exaggerate their boundaries including Chera territories. Sources credited are unverifiable and thus remains controversial.
Anwar23:34, 16 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Also, Maldives were under Chera dominion, never under any of the Cholas. I am beginning to suspect strong POV pushing and hagiographic bent
Anwar23:43, 16 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Anwar, this is a valid concern. But, since the article is already featured, this discussion has to be continued at
Talk:Chola dynasty. Please raise the latest point there. Other facts have been cited in my opinion. --
Sundar\
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Reply to Anwar: All the reference cited in the articles are easily available at your local library or for purchase on any good online bookstore. There is epigraphical evidence for Rajaraja's conquest of Maldives. All the maps in the articles are based on the authoritative book by KAN Sastri The Colas. You are welcome to verify it. How do you mean they are 'unverifiable?' What are your references for the Maldives being under Chera occupation? What are your references for the boundaries of Chola territories? -
Parthi (Venu62)00:18, 17 May 2006 (UTC)reply
This objection by
Anwar saadat in my opinion is frivolous. The article is about a Tamil ruling dynasty and covers both political and cultural developments during their time. I couldn't find any mention of any race riots in any of the references cited in the article. -
Parthi (Venu62)06:23, 15 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Support A brilliant article on an important subject about which little is known to wider sections of people. It would still help to ink
Adiperukku and fix minor issues mentioned by the reviewers. --
Sundar\
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I removed the link to
Adiperukku as I didn't have the time to create the stub. I was going to create the article and then create the link as I was under the impression that any red link on a FAC is frowned upon. I have also addressed all the issues mentioned by the reviewers, except the objection by
Anwar saadat. Cheers
Parthi (Venu62)06:39, 15 May 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Great article with plenty of footnotes and pictures. That it's about an area outside the western mainstream makes it a great candidate for Featured Status, since it gives people a chance to learn something new.
Coemgenus01:07, 16 May 2006 (UTC)reply