GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Name the Chola ruler who sent an embassy of 72 merchants to China in AD 1077?
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Rajendra-I
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Rajaraja-II
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Kulottunga-I
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Kulottunga-II
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1077 CE, king Chulien (Chola) Ti-hua-kialo sent an embassy to Chinese court for promoting trade. Sastri identifies this Chola ruler with Kulottunga.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation – The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya. During his reign, a circle of 72 merchants was sent to China.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the reign of the Song dynasty (960-1279), Raja Raja Chola the Great sent a delegation of emissaries to China by 1014 following a representation from the Chinese rulers, seeking trade ties.
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