T. S.Krishnan
T. S. Krishnan is an author, historian and researcher working on the history of India. His areas of work include temple architecture, epigraphy, and literature. His work integrates field study of temple spaces, close reading of inscriptions, and contextual historical analysis to understand how political, religious, administrative, and social systems functioned over time.
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Kalayar Kovil – Tale of a fortress
While many places are associated with historical events and accumulated layers of facts over time, only a few develop a distinct character or special significance that continues unbroken for centuries. Kalaiyar Kovil, near Sivagangai in Tamil Nadu, is one such rare place Read more
Book
This book examines the political, economic, and cultural history of the Chola dynasty, drawing extensively from inscriptions, literary sources, and archaeological evidence. It situates the Cholas within a broader Indian Ocean world and challenges several popular misconceptions about their rule.