Who was the last ruler of the Chola dynasty?

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The correct answer is Rajendra Chola 3.

Key Points

The Chola dynasty was the greatest of all South Indian dynasties.
Chola ruled maritime islands such as the Maldives and Sri Lanka, indicating that he had a highly skilled and vast naval power.
Vijayalaya Chola is considered the founder of the Chola dynasty.
Koluthunga Chola 3 commissioned the Kampameshwara temple at Tribhuvanam near Kumbakonam, which is considered a great specimen of Dravidian architecture.
During the reign of Rajaraja Chola 3, the Cholas lost control of the southern territories of the Cauvery river and their power was also diminishing over the Vengi regions in the north.
Rajendra Chola 3 was the last ruler of the Chola dynasty.

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