Question

Which Chola ruler was the first to send an embassy to China?

• A. Vijayalaya I
• B. Aditya I
• C. Raja Raja I
• D. Rajendra I

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Rajendra I

Rajendra Chola I was one of the most successful monarchs of the South Indian Chola Empire. During his and Kulothunga Chola I's reign, commercial and political diplomats were sent to China. Cholas had good relations with the contemporary Chinese Kingdoms.