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The Chola dynasty was founded by which of the following rulers?

The Chola dynasty was founded by which of the following rulers? Correct Answer Vijayalaya Chola 

The correct answer is Vijayalaya Chola.

The Chola dynasty was founded by Vijayalaya Chola.

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Chola dynasty

  • The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the ​9th century AD (850-1279 AD).
  • The founder of Chola Dynasty - Vijayalaya.
  • Vijayalaya captured Tanjore in 850 AD and he took the title of Narkesari.
  • The ancient capital of Cholas was Palayarai.
  • Aditya Chola defeated the Pallava king Aparajit and captured Tondamanadalam and took the title of 'Maduaikonda'.
  • The greatest Chola ruler was Rajaraja (985-1014 AD) and Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD).
  • Rajaraja built Brihadeshwara temple / Rajarajeshwara temple (attributed to Shiva) at Tanjore.
  • Rajendra I conquered Orissa, Bengal, Burma, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Chola dynasty was as its zenith during his reign.
  • Rajendra I defeated the Pala king Mahipala and took the title of Gangaikondachola and built a city called Gangaikondacholapuram.
  • King Rajasimha built the Kailashnath temple at Kancheepuram.
  • Parantak I built Koranganatha temple at Srini wasanllur.
  • Rajaraja II built the Airawteshwar temple at Darasuram.
  • Kullotung III built the Kampahreshwar temple at Tribhuvan.
  • The last ruler of the Chola dynasty was Rajendra III.
  • Land revenue and trade tax were the main sources of income.
  • The Chola empire divided into Mandalams (Province) and these were divided into Valanadu (Comissionary), Nadu (District), and Kurram ( a group of villages)

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