Question

Q. With reference to the Chola empire, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Chola kingdom was founded by 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: One of Rajaraja’s major naval exploits was conquering Maldives.

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.