Question

Mention the main achievements of Rajaraja, the Great.

Answer

The main achievement of Rajaraja, the great were:

  • He ruled from 985 to 1014 A.D. It was under him that the Chola power rose to supreme in south India.
  • He pursued a policy of conquest for 14 years and conquered the Chalukya Kingdom of Vengi and captured Kerala and Madurai.
  • He also built the famous temple Rajarajeshwara at Tanjore.