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The etymology from thanjan+asura sounds very contrived. This much is clear - the correct dissection is: thanchai+oor. Does anyone have more (and more concrete) details? |
The etymology from thanjan+asura sounds very contrived. This much is clear - the correct dissection is: thanchai+oor. Does anyone have more (and more concrete) details? |
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-- I had say the same too.. It seems too obvious that the 'oor' in the Thanjavur is a 'city'. Thanjai+oor seems proper etymology. Who came up with asura? and any citations? |
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- later years, claimed the Chola Kingdom as his mother heritage and established a new dynasty at Thanjavur. The Western Chalukyas remained for the long the stubborn enemies of the Cholas. During the next three years, Rajarajan subdued Quilon and the northern kingdom of Kalinga, through his son Rajendra Cholan. Chola also simultaneously directed his arms against Ceylon. Rajarajan moved the capital from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruva and built here in memory of his mother
The etymology from thanjan+asura sounds very contrived. This much is clear - the correct dissection is: thanchai+oor. Does anyone have more (and more concrete) details? -- I had say the same too.. It seems too obvious that the 'oor' in the Thanjavur is a 'city'. Thanjai+oor seems proper etymology. Who came up with asura? and any citations?
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