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After 200 Years, How The Chola Copper Plates Finally Returned To India
After a decade-long campaign, two sets of Chola copper plates, held by Leiden University Library for nearly 200 years, have been returned to India. These significant historical artefacts, detailing royal charters for Buddhist shrines, were handed over at The …
Bringing it all back home
India has reclaimed 1,000-year-old Chola copper plates from Leiden University. These artifacts, excavated during Dutch rule, reveal Chola dynasty's royal succession and maritime diplomacy. Their return signifies an end to colonial entitlement. These plates, l…