Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library today restituted the 11th century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India.

Chola Copper Plates, a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, are royal charters issued by Chola Kings during the 11th century CE. These charters formalise gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddha vihara called Chulamanivarma-vihara in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The Plates contain texts written in Tamil and Sanskrit.

The restitution of these Chola copper plates assumes significance since they are not merely artefacts of the past, but an invaluable story of India's heritage and civilization. The home-coming of these plates has a deep emotional appeal for the people of India.

A joyous moment for every Indian!

Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Took part in the ceremony for the same in the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

The Chola Copper Plates are a set of 21 large plates… pic.twitter.com/Zwu0QFc2ZJ

A proud moment for every Indian as the historic Chola Copper Plates from the 11th century are set to return to India from the Netherlands.

PM @narendramodi took part in the restitution ceremony in the presence of PM Rob Jetten.@MinPres pic.twitter.com/QX1VBhaJwk

இந்தியர் அனைவருக்கும் ஒரு மகிழ்ச்சிகரமான தருணம்!

11-ம் நூற்றாண்டைச் சேர்ந்த சோழர்கால செப்பேடுகள், நெதர்லாந்தில் இருந்து இந்தியாவிற்குத் திரும்பவும் கொண்டுவரப்பட இருக்கின்றன. இது தொடர்பான விழாவில் பிரதமர் ராப் ஜெட்டன் அவர்களுடன் இணைந்து பங்கேற்றேன்.

சோழர் கால செப்பேடுகள், 21… pic.twitter.com/af4NWacMwt