Who among the following was the most prominent king of the Chola Dynasty during the Sangam Age?
A
Killivalavan
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B
Karikalan
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C
Ilamchetchenni
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D
Raja Raja Cholan
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Solution
The correct option is B Karikalan Karikalan was the most prominent king of the Chola Dynasty during the Sangam Age. He defeated the combined army of the Cheras, Pandyas and the eleven Velir chieftains. The Kaveri delta region remained the central part of his kingdom.