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Why is Raja Raja called the Great?
(cheras, pandyas & ceylon) He captured Gangapadi, Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi in Mysore region and completed Digvijayam with conquest of vilignam. He also conqured Kalinga amd Maldives Island. Due to all these achievements, he is called ‘Rajaraja the Great’.
Who was the Chola king of Tamilnadu?
Rajaraja Chola
The medieval Cholas are best known for the construction of the magnificent Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur, commissioned by the most famous Chola king, Rajaraja Chola in 1010 CE….
| Chola dynasty | |
|---|---|
| King and Emperor | |
| • 848–871 | Vijayalaya Chola (first) |
| • 1246–1279 | Rajendra Chola III (last) |
| Historical era | Middle Ages |
What is the real name of Raja Raja Cholan?
Arulmoḷi Varman
Rajaraja I/Full name
Who defeated Raja Raja Chola 1?
Facts and Information about Raja Raja Chola I
| Birth Name | Arulmozhivarman |
|---|---|
| Kandalur Salai | In 994 CE Rajaraja successfully campaigned in Kerala. |
| Malai Nadu | Rajaraja defeated the Cheras in a battle, capturing Udagai. |
| Sri Lanka Conquest | In 993 CE Sri Lanka was invaded by Rajaraja. |
When did Raja Raja Chola died?
1014
Rajaraja I/Date of death
“When Raja Raja died in 1014, Rajendra constructed a temple of brick and mortar, which lasted only 98 years.
What happened to Raja Raja Cholan?
Raja Raja Chola died of natural cause at the age of 90. Rajendra Chola took his army up to the north of India and made the Indian ocean look like a lake with his conquests.
Who is Raja Raja Chola wife?
Rajaraja married a number of women, some of whom were Dantisakti Vitanki aka Lokamadevi, Vanavan Madevi aka Thiripuvāna Mādēviyār, Panchavan Madeviyar, Chola Mahadevi, Trailokya Mahadevi, Lata Mahadevi, Prithvi Mahadevi, Meenavan Mahadevi, Viranarayani and Villavan Mahadevi. He had at least three daughters.
Who was Sundara Chola?
Parantaka Chola II [Sundara Chola] (962 – 980 CE), was a Chola king who ruled for about 18 years. He is popularly known as Sundara Chola as he was considered an epitome of male beauty….Parantaka Chola II.
| Sundara Chola (Parantaka II) | |
|---|---|
| Rajakesari | |
| Reign | 962–980 CE |
| Nationality | Cholan |
| Predecessor | Arinjaya |
Who was the first Chola king?
Vijayalaya Chola
Chola dynasty 300s BCE–1279 CE
| Capital | Early Cholas: Poompuhar, Urayur, Tiruvarur Medieval Cholas: Pazhaiyaarai, Thanjavur Gangaikonda Cholapuram |
|---|---|
| Government | Monarchy |
| King and Emperor | |
| • 848–871 | Vijayalaya Chola (first) |
| • 1246–1279 | Rajendra Chola III (last) |