Question

The "Kalingattuparani" spoke about ________.

• A. Rajaraja Chola I
• B. Kulottunga Chola I
• C. Kharavela
• D. Aditya Chola I

Answer 1

The correct option is B Kulottunga Chola I

Jayamkonda’s "Kalingattuparani" describes the victory of Kulottunga I over the Kalinga king. In this poem, Jayamkonda not only gives details about the war, but also various other details pertaining to the king such as his lineage, his birth, his queens, his family, his military exploits and his subsequent move to Kanchi.