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Rajadhiraja Chola I

Type Figure Region South India Time c. 994–1054 Also known as Rajadhiraja Chola I、Rajadhiraja I

Rajadhiraja Chola (c. 1018–1054) was a Chola military commander and emperor.…

Timeline

  1. 1018–1044Kanchipuram · Tamil NaduAfter being named heir apparent in 1018, he co-ruled with Rajaraja Chola I. Inscriptions show that he enjoyed full royal authority during his father's lifetime and directed major military operations against the Pandyas, Cheras, and other directions.
  2. 1044–1052South India · South IndiaAfter his father's death in 1044, he formally ruled independently, continuing to press the Western Chera kingdom. In 1052 he made his brother Rajaraja Chola II co-ruler, preparing for the northern campaign.
  3. 1052–1054Koppam · KarnatakaIn 1054 he led an invasion of Chera territory and engaged Someshvara I in a decisive battle at Koppam, where he was killed by an arrow. His brother Rajaraja Chola II rallied the reserves and secured the final victory.

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