INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They build temples to commemorate their victories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sri Lanka was not able to free herself from the Chola control for another 50 years. Rajaraja and Rajendra I marked their victories by erecting a number of Shiva and Vishnu temples at various places. The most famous of these was the Rajarajeshwara temple at Tanjore which was completed in 1010.

Detailed explanation-3: -His son Rajendra Chola (1012-1044 AD) was very worthy successor. He expanded his inherited empire by occupying whole of Shri Lanka (1018 AD) and later crowning the glory by inflicting a crushing defeat on Shrivijaya, the King of Indonesia, in 1025 AD.

Detailed explanation-4: -He conquered the kingdoms of southern India, his empire expanding as far as Sri Lanka in the south and Kalinga (Orissa) in the northeast. Raja Raja fought many battles with the Chalukyas in the north and the Pandyas in the south. By conquering Vengi, Raja Raja laid the foundations for the Chalukya-Chola dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -While Raja Raja Chola was the first king to have a Navy, Rajendra organised the fleet and used it to extend the Chola rule far and wide. He also took charge of his army and finished the battles that his father fought for long-with Sri Lanka, the Pandya kings and in the Kalinga territories.