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The Chola dynasty was a Tamil thalassocratic empire of southern India that ruled for nearly 1,500 years.
According to National Geographic, the Cholas influenced religion, culture, and architecture across South and Southeast Asia. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Cholas' ancient voting system, where they used 'ballot pots' to elect representatives, as reported by the Indian Express. Furthermore, Chief Minister MK Stalin has been working to highlight the Cholas' achievements in local administration, trade, and cultural links, as stated in Open The Magazine. A news article provided coverage of the Cholas' significance in modern Indian politics.