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Rajaraja Chola I

Type Figure Region South India Time 947–1014 Also known as Rajaraja Chola I、Arulmozhi Varman、Rajaraja the Great、Thirumurai Kanda Chola

Rajaraja Chola I (c. 947–1014) was one of the greatest monarchs of the Chola Empire, reigning from 985 to 1014.…

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  1. 947–985Thanjavur · ThanjavurBorn Arulmozhi Varman, son of Parantaka II. After earlier disputes involving Uttama Chola and others, he acceded in 985 and took the royal title 'Rajaraja' (King of Kings).
  2. 985–1012South India and Sri Lanka · South IndiaHe successively conquered the Pandyas, Kerala, and northern Sri Lanka, winning major victories at Kandalur, Vengi, and elsewhere. From around 992 he also held the title King of Anuradhapura, pushing Chola power into the islands of the Indian Ocean.
  3. 1012–1014Thanjavur · ThanjavurIn his later years he established his son Rajaraja Chola I as co-ruler and involved him in governance. He died around 1014 at Thanjavur, and the empire passed to Rajaraja Chola I.

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