The
Later Chola dynasty ruled the Chola Empire from 1070 C.E. until the demise of the empire in 1279 C. E. This dynasty was the product of decades of alliances based on marriages between the
Cholas and the
Eastern Chalukyas based in
Vengi and produced some of the greatest Chola emperors such as
Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 C. E.).