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UPSC History Early empire (6 BCE to 1 CE) Question Bank Sangam/Deccans Era

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    Arrange the following into sequential order and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
     Rajaraja Chola I
     Aditya Chola
     Rajendra Chola
     Parantaka Chola I
    Codes:            

    A)  1, 2, 3, 4                                 

    B)  2, 4, 1, 3

    C)  3, 4, 2, 1                     

    D)  4, 3, 1, 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     King Vijayalaya founded the Chola Empire. Aditya I was the second king of the empire, who caused a decline of the Pallavas and defeated the Pandyas of Madurai. His son, Parantaka I, was the next ruler. Parantaka I conquered Sri Lanka and also defeated the Rashtrakutas in the Battle ofVallala. Next in line were RajarajaChola I and Rajendra Chola I, supposed to be the greatest rulers of the Cholaempire, who wddened its extent beyond its limits.


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