Kocengannan
Chola Ruler
About Kocengannan
Kochchenganan (Kōccengaṇān) Kochengat Cholan or Śengaṇān (also spelt Senganan) was one of the Tamil kings of the Early Cholas mentioned in Sangam literature. The only surviving details about his reign come from the fragmentary poems of Sangam in the Purananuru poems. Today historical accounts of the life of Kochchenganan are often confused with more contemporary accounts. It is believed that present-day places Chengannur, meaning Senganan's Town, and Changanassery, meaning Senganan's Road are named after him.
He is known for building the Jambukeshwarar Temple in present-day Trichy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Kocengannan?
chola Ruler
What nationality was Kocengannan?
Kocengannan's recorded nationality: Chola dynasty.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kocengannan. https://biography.guide/kocengannan/
MLA: "Kocengannan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kocengannan/.
Chicago: "Kocengannan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kocengannan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:34 UTC