Narendra Modi announced that the historic Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Participating in the ceremony alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Modi described the moment as a matter of pride for every Indian. The plates, containing Tamil inscriptions linked to Rajendra Chola I and Rajaraja Chola I, highlight the greatness, culture, and maritime legacy of the Chola dynasty. Modi also thanked the Dutch government and Leiden University for preserving the artefacts since the 19th century.
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