Raja Chola's Epic Reign: The Indian King Who Commanded the Seas and Expanded His Empire After His Father's Death
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Raja Raja Chola I: The King Who Enslaved the Ocean and Built a Maritime Empire
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News18•26-02-2026, 06:57
Raja Raja Chola I: The King Who Enslaved the Ocean and Built a Maritime Empire
•Raja Raja Chola I, born Arulmozhivarman, ascended the throne in 985 CE amidst instability after his father Sundara Chola's death.
•He transformed the Chola kingdom into a powerful maritime empire, defeating Pandyas and Cheras and expanding to Kalinga.
•Raja Raja Chola built a formidable navy, conquering Sri Lanka, Lakshadweep, and the Maldives, establishing Chola dominance in the Indian Ocean.
•He was also a great builder, constructing the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, a marvel of architecture and a center of culture and administration.
•His reign, known as the Golden Age of the Chola dynasty, saw advancements in irrigation, art, and administration, leaving a lasting legacy.
