Why did the Chola empire fall?

The Chola Empire fell due to the rise of the Pandya Dynasty. The Pandya’s steadily took over Chola territories until in 1279 the last Chola emperor Rajendra III, was defeated in battle by Kulasekhara Pandiyan. The Chola Empire ceased to exist as a result.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Pandya Dynasty
• Rashtrakuta Dynasty
• Pallava Society and Architecture