write a summary on the military victories of Rajaraja Chola. Include a note on their army and navy
Answers
Explanation:
The Cholas were a powerful ruling dynasty of South India. Credit for glorious Chola rule goes to Rajaraja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola. These two great monarchs gave political unity to South India for the first time.
Rajaraja Chola (985-1014 CE): He followed a policy of war and conquest. He defeated the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi, the Pandyas, the Gangas of Kalinga and Cheras of Kerela and captured large tracts of the Deccan and even parts of Ceylon.
Rajaraja introduced two important features of the Chola administration-the navy and local self-government. He laid the foundation of powerful Chola navy. In 1005 CE, while he was still a monarch, he appointed his son Rajendra Chola his successor.
Rajendra Chola (1014-1044 CE): He carried Chola power to greater heights. He captured Vengi, sent a naval fleet into the Bay of Bengal and took over parts of Sumatra, Malaya and the Andaman and Nicobar islands. He undertook an expedition to North India around 1023 CE, defeated Mahipala of Pala dynasty, and annexed Bihar, Odisha and Bengal.
Army and Navy: The Cholas developed a powerful army and navy. The army consisted of the infantry, cavalry and elephants. The best horses were imported from Arabia. A huge amount of money was spent for the training and upkeep of the army. The Cholas were first to maintain a large and efficient navy. The Chola navy was one of the strongest aspects of the Chola Empire.
You can summarize these points. Hope it helps you
Answer:
In 1005 CE, while he was still a monarch, he appointed his son Rajendra Chola his successor. Rajendra Chola (1014-1044 CE): He carried Chola power to greater heights. He captured Vengi, sent a naval fleet into the Bay of Bengal and took over parts of Sumatra, Malaya and the Andaman and Nicobar islands