Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following laid the foundation of the Chola Empire in the IX century A. D.?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vijayalaya.
Key Points
- The founder of the medieval Chola empire, Vijayalaya Chola, provided the Chola empire with a strong base.
- He was one of those rulers who, from nothing, greatly formed an empire and then conquered powerful neighboring empires such as Pandyas and Pallavas, and became a powerful force in all of ancient South India.
- The early Cholas were very powerful, but they lost their authority to other kingdoms and became feudal princes.
- Around 300 A.D., they went into darkness. Cholas have completely disappeared from their native land since this time.
- A hero, with Chola blood, re-established Chola rule around 848 A.D, whom we now refer to as the great Vijayalaya Chola.
Additional Information
| Ruler | Related Empire |
| Krishna I | Rashtrakuta |
| Parantak | Chola |
| Rajraja Chola | Chola |
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