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ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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A timeline illustrating the major rulers and significant events of the Chola Empire, from its establishment to its peak under Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola.
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Chola Dynasty Timeline and Major Rulers

Chola Dynasty Timeline and Major Rulers

The map in words

  • 9th Century
    • Vijayalaya establishes Chola rule
  • 10th Century
    • Parantaka I conquers Madurai
  • 985-1014 CE
    • Rajaraja I golden period
  • 1014-1044 CE
    • Rajendra Chola expansion
  • 1010 CE
    • Brihadeshwara Temple completed
  • 1025 CE
    • Naval expedition to Southeast Asia

Chola Dynasty Overview

Chola Dynasty Overview

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  • CHOLA DYNASTY
    • Sources
      • Inscriptions
        • Copper plates
        • Stone inscriptions
        • Temple walls
      • Brihadeshwara Temple
        • 66m vimana
        • Royal portrait
        • Dance karanas
    • Political History
      • Vijayalaya
        • Founded dynasty
        • Thanjavur capital
      • Rajaraja I
        • Sri Lanka north
        • Maldives conquest
        • Temple builder
      • Rajendra I
        • Complete Sri Lanka
        • Bengal campaign
        • Southeast Asia
        • Gangaikonda title
    • Administration
      • Central Government
        • King supreme
        • Council Ministers
        • Provincial governors
      • Local Government
        • Mandalams
        • Valanadu
        • Nadu
      • Village Assemblies
        • Ur general
        • Sabha Brahmins
        • Nagaram merchants
    • Culture
      • Architecture
        • Dravidian style
        • Massive vimanas
        • Granite construction
      • Art
        • Bronze sculptures
        • Nataraja masterpiece
        • Temple carvings

Chola Dynasty Political Timeline

Chola Dynasty Political Timeline

The map in words

  • 850 CE
    • Vijayalaya establishes Chola rule at Thanjavur
  • 907 CE
    • Parantaka I conquers Madurai
  • 985 CE
    • Rajaraja I begins reign
  • 1010 CE
    • Brihadeshwara Temple consecrated
  • 1014 CE
    • Rajendra Chola I becomes king
  • 1025 CE
    • Naval expedition to Southeast Asia
  • 1044 CE
    • End of Rajendra Chola I reign

The rise, administration, art, and achievements of the Chola Empire

The rise, administration, art, and achievements of the Chola Empire

The map in words

  • The rise, administration, art, and achievements of the Chola Empire
    • Origins of Chola power
    • Great Chola rulers
    • Rajaraja I
    • Rajendra Chola
    • Chola administration
    • Provincial structure
    • Village assemblies
    • Sources of history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Medieval India (A) The Cholas for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics?
Key topics in Medieval India (A) The Cholas include Rise of the Chola Empire, Sources of Information about the Cholas, Brihadeshwara Temple and Chola Art, Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Medieval India (A) The Cholas show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Medieval India (A) The Cholas connect: Chola Dynasty Timeline and Major Rulers; Chola Dynasty Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Medieval India (A) The Cholas for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 60 practice questions on Medieval India (A) The Cholas. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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