The famous Battle of Takkolam of South India was fought between _________.
A
Cholas and North Chalukyas
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B
Cholas and Rashtrakutas
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C
Cholas and Hoyasals
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D
Cholas and Pandyas
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Solution
The correct option is D Cholas and Rashtrakutas The Battle of Thakkolam was fought in 949 CE between Rajaditya of the Chola dynasty and King Kannaradevan from the Rashtrakuta Kingdom. Rajaditya was killed in the battle and there was a dynastic chaos in the Chola Empire. The battle was fought at Takkolam in the present-day Vellore District of Tamil Nadu.