Birthdate: 0947 AD
Died: 1014 AD
Rajaraja I, also known as Rajaraja the Great, was a powerful Chola emperor who reigned from 985 CE to 1014 CE. He expanded his empire through conquests in South India, Sri Lanka, and the Indian Ocean region, including strategic islands like Lakshadweep and parts of the Maldives. Rajaraja successfully battled against the Western Gangas and Chalukyas, extending Chola authority up to the Tungabhadra River. His reign was marked by significant architectural and cultural achievements, including the construction of the Rajarajeshwaram Temple and the compilation of important Tamil literary works into the Thirumurai collection.
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