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Chola–Pandya conflict
Around 1155 the Chola Empire under Rajaraja II still held former Pandya lands, but Pandya forces under leaders like Sundara Pandya steadily revived, …
Timeline
- 1150–1155Madurai · Tamil NaduAfter Rajaraja II succeeded to the throne in 1150 he inherited a vast territory, but succession disputes in the Pandya region and the rise of local strongmen increased the cost of Chola garrisons, and actual control over the Tamil south weakened markedly compared to the height of Chola power.
- 1155–1163Tamil south · Tamil NaduLeaders such as Sundara Pandya and Vira Pandya gradually rebuilt military strength; though the Cholas still nominally controlled places like Tirunelveli, they had to grant the Pandyas more autonomy, and friction between the two sides grew increasingly frequent.
Sources
- Rajaraja Chola II https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajadhiraja_II
- Rajaraja Chola II and the beginning of the decline of the Cholas https://historyunravelled.com/warriors/rajaraja-chola-ii--successor-of-kulothunga-chola-ii