Question

How did Cholas rise to power? Explain.


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Answer 1

Answer:

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:

• A Minor chiefly family known as the Muttaraiyar held power in the Kaveri delta.
• The family was subordinate to the Pallavi Kings of Kanchipuram.
• He captured the Kaveri delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century. He built the town of Thanksgiving and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
• The successors of Vijayalaya conquered neighbouring regions.
• Thus the kingdom grew in size and power.
• They won the Pandyan and the Pallava territories to the south and north and made these areas part of this kingdom.
• Rajasthan I was considered the most powerful Cholas ruler.
• He became king in 985.A.D. and expanded control over most of these areas.
• He also reorganised the administration of the empire.

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