- Statement 1: The Cholas, especially during the height of their power in the 10th to 12th centuries under rulers like Rajaraja I and Rajendra I, dominated peninsular India and successfully defeated or subjugated the Pandya and Chera kingdoms, consolidating their control over the region. This falls within the early medieval period. - Statement 2: Rajendra Chola I led a significant naval expedition in the 11th century against the Srivijaya Empire (ruled by the Sailendra dynasty) in Southeast Asia, conquering several places in Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. This expedition demonstrated the naval power of the Cholas.
Consider the following statements: The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in early medieval times. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South-east Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2003 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Vijayanagara Empire)
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Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
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