State two significant features of inscriptions for providing information about the Cholas.
Who established the rule of the Cholas? Name the capital of his empire.
Why did Rajaraja undertake a naval expedition against Ceylon and Maldives?
Name any two great rulers of the Chola dynasty.
Give any two achievements of Rajendra Chola.
Name the new capital built by Rajendra Chola. In which present-day state is it situated?
Why did the Cholas build a strong naval fleet?
What made the Chola administration strong and effective?
Name the two languages promoted by the Cholas.
Name any two features of temples built by the Cholas.
Which is the best example of Chola temples? Give one reason.
What is known as the 'gopuram? Name another feature of temples built during the Chola
period.
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Who established the rule of the Cholas? Name the capital of his empire.
Vijayalaya
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.
Why did Rajaraja undertake a naval expedition against Ceylon and Maldives?
In order to strengthen his power along the coast of South India, he took out a naval expedition and attacked both Ceylon and Maldives islands.
Name any two great rulers of the Chola dynasty.
Raja Raja Chola
The two greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty were Raja Raja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola. Raja Raja Chola ruled from 985 CE to 1014 CE.
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