HISTORY
CHOLA
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Rajendra I
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Rajendra III
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Kullotunga
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Rajendra II
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rajaraja Chola conquered peninsular South India, annexed parts of which is now Sri Lanka and occupied the islands of the Maldives. Rajendra Chola sent a victorious expedition to North India that touched the river Ganges and defeated the Pala ruler of Pataliputra, Mahipala.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rajendra Chola I was one of the most successful monarchs of the South Indian Chola Empire. During his rule, he extended the empire from North India to Maldives to Southeast Asia. He defeated Mahipala, the Pala king of Gauda and conquered present day Bengal and Bihar.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rajaraja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in 985 AD. Rajaraja invaded Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 993 AD.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Chola victory over the Pala king Mahipala I is considered to be the climax of the expedition. In 1019 CE, Rajendra’s forces marched through Kalinga towards the river Ganga. In Kalinga the Chola forces defeated Indraratha the ruler of the Somavamsi dynasty.