Question
How did Chola dynasty expand? Why did it decline?

Answer

  1. The Chola dynasty was a Tamil dynasty in 9th century.
  2. Under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra I, Chola dynasty became a military, economic and cultural power in South Asia and South-east Asia.
  3. Rajaraja Chola annexed peninsular South India including parts of what is now Sri Lanka while Rajendra Chola sent a military expedition to North India that defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipala.
  4. The successors of Rajendra Chola continued to fight against the neighbouring kingdoms leading to decline of empire.

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