Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola Artefacts to India
The Netherlands repatriates 24 ancient Chola-era plates to India, highlighting cultural heritage preservation.
Source: HT India NewsThe Netherlands has returned a set of 24 ancient Chola-era artefacts to India. These include 21 large plates and 3 small plates, believed to be around 1,000 years old. Prime Minister Modi announced the repatriation, emphasizing the importance of bringing back India's stolen heritage. This act strengthens cultural ties between India and the Netherlands and supports India's ongoing efforts to reclaim historical items from abroad. Such returns help preserve India's rich cultural legacy and make these artefacts accessible to the public and researchers within the country.
- The returned artefacts consist of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, totaling 24 items.
- These plates are approximately 1,000 years old, dating back to the Chola dynasty period.
- The repatriation was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- This event is part of India's broader initiative to reclaim its stolen cultural heritage from various countries.
- The return of these artefacts strengthens cultural diplomacy and bilateral relations between India and the Netherlands.
A prominent South Indian Tamil thalassocratic empire, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in world history. It ruled from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE, known for its naval power, temple architecture, and bronze sculptures.
The process of returning a person or asset to their place of origin or citizenship. In this context, it refers to the return of cultural artefacts to their country of origin.
The legacy of physical artefacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present, and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.
Exams often test knowledge about ancient Indian dynasties like the Cholas, their art and architecture, and recent efforts by the Indian government to reclaim historical artefacts.
Remember 'Chola Plates from Netherlands' as 'C-P-N': Cultural Preservation by Netherlands. The 'N' also stands for 'Nine' (as in 900-1000 years old).