Question

1. How did Cholas rise to power?

Answer 1

The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya. He took over the Tanjore kingdom in the 8th century and led to the rise of the mighty Cholas by defeating the Pallavas. Tanjore was hence made the first capital of the eminent Chola Empire. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya to become the ruler of the empire.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cholas, worked as subordinate to the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram and they primarily belonged to a minor chief family called Mutharaiyar that held authority in the Kaveri delta. In the eighth century, Vijayala, the founder of the Chola dynasty, took over the Tanjore kingdom by defeating the Pallavas. He captured the Kaveri delta from the subordinate of Pallava king, Samanta.