Question

Karikalan was a famous Chola king. Which of his actions are said to have made him popular among the farmers in his kingdom?

• A. The construction of the Kallanai dam
• B. The victory in the battle of Venni
• C. Conversion of forests into agricultural lands
• D. Fighting off a combined army of Cheralathans, Pandyas, and the Velir chieftains

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A The construction of the Kallanai dam
C Conversion of forests into agricultural lands

Karikalan did a lot for his people. For one, he converted forests into agricultural lands so that the people of his kingdom would have ample food. He went a step further and constructed a dam across the Kaveri river to provide water for all these agricultural lands. Although he won the battle of Venni, the lives of his subjects especially benefitted by his decisions to convert the forests into agricultural land, and build a dam.