Q. With reference to chola empire, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 amd 3 only
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B
2 and 3 only
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C
2 only
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D
1, 2 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is D
1, 2 and 3 Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Chola kingdom was founded by the king Vijayalaya in the 9th century and he was the feudatory of the Pallavas. He rose to prominence after the tussle between Pallavas and Pandyas.
Statement 2 is correct: Rajaraja adopted the policy of conquest and subordination and defeated the Pandyan King ‘Amarabhujanga’.
Statement 3 is correct: Rajendra chola assumed the title of Gangaikonda Chola after conquering the kingdoms near Ganga and built a new capital city called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.