What are the Chola plates? Netherlands returns 1,000-year-old Indian heritage to PM Modi
The Netherlands has returned a set of 1,000-year-old Chola plates to India, a gesture celebrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The plates, which contain texts in Tamil and Sanskrit, were taken to the Netherlands in the 1700s. This repatriation is seen as a significant step in restoring India's cultural heritage.
- ▪The Chola plates consist of 21 large plates and 3 small plates dating back to the 11th century.
- ▪They were taken to the Netherlands by Florentius Camper during a Christian mission in India.
- ▪The plates formalize an oral commitment made by King Rajaraja I and showcase the legacy of the Chola dynasty.
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What are the Chola plates? Netherlands returns 1,000-year-old Indian heritage to PM ModiIn his post, PM Modi said that the ancient artefacts which would be repatriated are a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates.Updated on: May 16, 2026 10:57 PM ISTBy Arya MishraShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared what he described as a “joyous moment” from his visit to Netherlands, announcing the repatriation of 1,000 year-old Chola plates from the country to India. PM Modi thanked the government of Netherlands for the gesture. (X/ @narendramodi)“A joyous moment for every Indian! Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands.
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