Rajendra Chola I(971 – 1044)

Gangaikonda Chola

Chola emperor who took the empire to its greatest naval extent.

Rajendra Chola I

What you need to know

Marched to the Ganges
Naval expedition to Srivijaya (1025)
Founded Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Son of Rajaraja Chola I

Relations

Parents & Ancestors

Rajaraja Chola I

Father

Rajaraja Chola I

Currently viewingRajendra Chola I

Events

Associated Places

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Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Capital founded by Rajendra Chola I to mark his Ganges campaign.
Thanjavur
Thanjavur
Chola capital in the Kaveri delta, home of the Brihadisvara Temple.

Dynasties

Chola Dynasty
Chola Dynasty
Tamil dynasty that built a maritime empire across South and Southeast Asia.

Timelines

The Chola Imperial Age
The Chola Imperial Age
The maritime empire of the Cholas and the height of Tamil culture.

Facts at a glance

Born: 971
Died: 1044
Father: Rajaraja Chola I
Gender: MALE
Religion: HINDUISM
Type: RULER

Significance · NATIONAL

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