Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which r…

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Question

Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

  1. A. Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
  2. B. Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
  3. C. Rajendra I (Chola) (Correct answer)
  4. D. Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)

Correct Answer

Option C — Rajendra I (Chola)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Rajendra I (Chola).

Key Points

  • Rajendra I of the Chola dynasty launched the famous naval expedition (~1025 CE) against the Srivijaya Empire, which controlled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and nearby islands.
  • This was one of the most successful overseas military campaigns in ancient Indian history.