Vijayalaya is recognized as the founder of the Chola empire, marking the beginning of its resurgence and eventual imperial dominance. The subsequent rulers like Aditya I, Parantaka I, and Rajraj I were instrumental in expanding and consolidating the empire.
Who founded the Chola dynasty ?
Asked in Protection Officer 2018 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Imperial Cholas: Political expansion, administrative system, and local self-government)
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Answer: A. Vijayalaya
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