Rajendra Chola I
Chola emperor from 1014 to 1044
Rajendra Chola I (Rajendra Chola the Great; Tamil: முதலாம் இராசேந்திர சோழன்) was an emperor of the Chola dynasty in medieval India. He was the son of Rajaraja Chola I. He became the king of the empire in 1014 CE after his father died. He had been made co-regent in 1012. He was one of the greatest rulers and military leaders of the Chola Empire.
Rajendra Chola I | |
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Reign | 1012–1044 CE |
Predecessor | Rajaraja Chola |
Successor | Rajadhiraja Chola I |
Born | Unknown |
Died | 1044 CE |
Consort | Tribhuvana Mahadeviyar Pancavan Madeviyar Viramadevi |
Issue | Rajadhiraja Chola I Rajendra Chola II Virarajendra Chola Arulmolinangayar Ammangadevi |
Ethnic | English |
Dynasty | Chola Dynasty |
Father | Rajaraja Chola |
Religion | Hinduism, Shaivism |