India, May 17 -- Artefacts handed over during PM Modi's diplomatic visit to Netherlands.
The Netherlands on Thursday formally returned a set of rare 11th-century Chola copper plates to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit, marking a significant step in cultural repatriation efforts between the two countries.
The ceremonial handover took place in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and senior Dutch officials, underscoring growing cooperation in the restitution of illegally removed cultural property. The copper plates, dating back to the reign of the mighty Rajendra Chola I of the Chola dynasty, are considered invaluable historical records that shed light on South India's political, social and economic life during the ...