Netherlands Returns 11th-Century Chola Dynasty Copper Plates to India During PM Narendra Modi's Visit
The 21 copper plates, dated to Rajaraja Chola I’s reign, were returned after 14 years of diplomatic efforts and UNESCO-backed talks.
- On Friday, the Netherlands formally returned the 11th-century Anaimangalam copper plates to India, marking a major cultural restitution of artefacts taken during the colonial era.
- Brought to the Netherlands around 1700 by missionary Florentius Camper, the 21 copper plates date back to the reign of Rajaraja Chola I, who ruled Southern India between 985 and 1014 CE.
- India began pursuing the repatriation of these artefacts in 2012, eventually securing support from the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Properties in 2023 to facilitate the bilateral agreement.
- The return coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the Netherlands, where he meets Prime Minister Rob Jetten to strengthen trade and diplomatic partnerships.
- This visit follows the announcement of a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India in January, opening new avenues for cooperation in sectors like semiconductor manufacturing.
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'Invaluable story of India's civilisation': Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates
In a significant cultural restitution gesture, the Netherlands on Saturday formally returned the 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the European nation. The handover marked the culmination of years of diplomatic engagement between the two countries and was seen as a symbol of strengthening bilateral ties. Known in Europe as the ‘Leiden Plates’, the artefacts are regarded among the most hi…
PM Modi Announces Return Of 11th-Century Chola Copper Plates From Netherlands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th century would be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. A joyous moment for every Indian! Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Took part in the ceremony for the same in the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The Chola Copper Plates are a set of 21 large plates… pic.twitter.c…
Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates to India during PM Narendra Modi's visit
The Netherlands returned 11th-century Chola copper plates to India in an event attended by PM Modi. The plates, featuring Tamil and Sanskrit texts, document the gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddhist vihara and symbolise the cultural legacy of the Cholas.
Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola Dynasty Copper Plates To India
The artefacts, widely referred to in Europe as the 'Leiden Plates', are among the most historically valuable surviving records from the Chola empire. India had been seeking their return since 2012.
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