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Download Solution PDFThe Chola dynasty was founded by which of the following rulers?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vijayalaya Chola.
The Chola dynasty was founded by Vijayalaya Chola.
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Chola dynasty
- The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the 9th century AD (850-1279 AD).
- The founder of Chola Dynasty - Vijayalaya.
- Vijayalaya captured Tanjore in 850 AD and he took the title of Narkesari.
- The ancient capital of Cholas was Palayarai.
- Aditya Chola defeated the Pallava king Aparajit and captured Tondamanadalam and took the title of 'Maduaikonda'.
- The greatest Chola ruler was Rajaraja (985-1014 AD) and Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD).
- Rajaraja built Brihadeshwara temple / Rajarajeshwara temple (attributed to Shiva) at Tanjore.
- Rajendra I conquered Orissa, Bengal, Burma, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Chola dynasty was as its zenith during his reign.
- Rajendra I defeated the Pala king Mahipala and took the title of Gangaikondachola and built a city called Gangaikondacholapuram.
- King Rajasimha built the Kailashnath temple at Kancheepuram.
- Parantak I built Koranganatha temple at Srini wasanllur.
- Rajaraja II built the Airawteshwar temple at Darasuram.
- Kullotung III built the Kampahreshwar temple at Tribhuvan.
- The last ruler of the Chola dynasty was Rajendra III.
- Land revenue and trade tax were the main sources of income.
- The Chola empire divided into Mandalams (Province) and these were divided into Valanadu (Commissionary), Nadu (District), and Kurram ( a group of villages)
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