Question

why is rajaraja called the great​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rajaraja's elder brother died before him, and after the death of Uttama, Rajaraja ascended the throne in June–July 985. Known as Arumoḷi Varman until this point, he adopted the name Rajaraja, which literally means "King among Kings".

HE WAS CALLED GREAT BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING REASON

Rajaraja defeated Mahinda V the king of Ceylon and occupied Anuradhapuram and the northern part of Ceylon. He made Polonnaruva city a new capital. Rajaraja got the title “Mummudi Cholan” after the conquest of three southern kingdoms of Cheras, Pandyas and Ceylon. He captured Gangapadi. Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region. He successfully completed digvijayam with the conquest of vilignam. He conquered Kalinga and Maldives Island. He also had titles ‘Arunmozhi’, ‘Rajakesari’. Rajaraja was ably assisted by his efficient son Rajendra.

Rajaraja defeated Mahinda V the king of Ceylon and occupied Anuradhapuram and the northern part of Ceylon. He made Polonnaruva city a new capital. Rajaraja got the title “Mummudi Cholan” after the conquest of three southern kingdoms of Cheras, Pandyas and Ceylon. He captured Gangapadi. Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region. He successfully completed digvijayam with the conquest of vilignam. He conquered Kalinga and Maldives Island. He also had titles ‘Arunmozhi’, ‘Rajakesari’. Rajaraja was ably assisted by his efficient son Rajendra.Rajaraja was an able administrator. He introduced land survey system. He encouraged local self government through out his empire. He built the big temple namely Brahadeeswarar temple in Tanjore and Siva temple in Quilon and Polonnaruva.. He was a devotee of Lord Siva. He encouraged Buddhism and supported Saivism. lie gave permission for the construction of Buddha Shrine at Nagapattinam and donated Anairnangalam village to the Buddhist monastery.

Answer 2

Rajaraja got the title “Mummudi Cholan” after the conquest of three southern kingdoms of Cheras, Pandyas and Ceylon. He captured Gangapadi. Tadigaipadi and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region. He successfully completed digvijayam with the conquest of vilignam.