SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Under Rajaraja’s rule, the Cholas became a significant power in the whole of South India. Trade improved immensely and brought prosperity to the Chola kingdom or Cholamandal. The name Coromandel is derived from Cholamandal. Thus, the Chola empire has had a major impact on Indian history.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the period of 1010–1153 CE, the Chola territories stretched from the Maldives in the south to the banks of the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh as the northern limit. Rajaraja Chola conquered peninsular South India, annexed part of the Rajarata kingdom in present-day Sri Lanka, and occupied Maldives islands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Cholas were one of the three main dynasties to rule south India from ancient times. Karikala Chola (late 1st century CE) was the most famous king during the early years of the dynasty and managed to gain ascendency over the Pandyas and Cheras.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cholas gave India a strong navy. This navy helped in the diffusion of Material Culture in the South-East Asian Countries. ADVERTISEMENTS: During the days of Raja Raja-I, Bay of Bengal was called the lake of Cholas.