What happened Uttama Chola?
What happened Uttama Chola?
Uttama died c. 985 CE. Although he had at least one son (Madurantaka Gandaraditya), the line of succession passed back to Parantaka II family.
Who defeated Rajadhiraja Chola?
Rajendra Chola II
In 1053-54 AD, Rajadhiraja and his younger brother Rajendra Chola II led a campaign against the Chalukyas. The fierce battle was fought at Koppam on the river Krishna. Rajadhiraja Chola was wounded to death on the elephant and Rajendra Chola II crowned himself as next Chola Monarch.
How was Chola dynasty destroyed?
In short, Cholas were first defeated by Pandyas in 1217, they were somehow restored back to power. After the first defeat, the Chola Dynasty faced a continuous decline till 1279, which marked the end of Chola dynasty.
When did Chola empire come to an end?
The Chola dynasty ended in 1279.
Who is the wife of Sundara Chola?
Vanavan Mahadevi
Vanavan Mahadevi: Empress of the Chola empire. Chief queen, wife and caretaker of Sundara Chola. Mother of all his children.
Who is the founder of Chola empire?
Vijayalaya
The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya.
Who won Koppam war?
Chola
The Battle of Koppam was a battle fought between the Medieval Chola kings Rajadhiraja Chola and Rajendra Chola II with the Chalukya king Someshvara I in 1054, or in 1052 CE according to Sen….Battle of Koppam.
| Date | 1054 CE |
|---|---|
| Location | Koppam |
| Result | Strategic Chola victory Tactical victory of the Western Chalukyas |
Why did the Chola Dynasty end?
The Chola dynasty went into decline at the beginning of the 13th century with the rise of the Pandyan dynasty, which ultimately caused their downfall. The Cholas left a lasting legacy.
Are the Cholas still alive?
Deceased (947 AD–1014)
Rajaraja I/Living or Deceased
Who revived the later Chola Dynasty?
The Chola Dynasty was revived by Vijayalaya in the 9th century, who hailed from a small region to north of the Kaveri. He captured Thanjavur and made it his capital. Later, the empire was ruled by Rajendra-I and his successors from the newly constructed capital Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Who was king Kulothunga Chola II?
Kulothunga Chola II was a 12th-century king of the Chola Dynasty of the Tamil people of South India. He succeeded his father Vikrama Chola to the throne in 1135 CE.
When was the reign of Kulothunga?
Vikrama Chola made Kulothunga his heir apparent and coregent in 1133 CE, so the inscriptions of Kulothunga II count his reign from 1133 CE. Kulothunga II’s reign was a period of general peace and good governance.
Why did Kulothunga II live in Chidambaram?
Kulothunga II’s reign was a period of general peace and good governance. Kulothunga II preferred to live in Chidambaram rather than the royal capital at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Of the various titles he had, Anapaaya was perhaps his favourite. It is found in his inscriptions as well in the poetic tribute Kulothunga Cholan Ula.
What is the meaning of Kulottunga?
He was one of the sovereigns who bore the title “Kulottunga”, literally meaning “the exalter of his race” in Tamil. He did not belong to the main line of Cholas but was rather a prince of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty.
