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ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

What Medieval India (A) The Cholas covers in ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Medieval India (A) The Cholas

1

Rise of the Chola Empire

  • The Chola Empire arose in the ninth century.
  • The southern part of the Indian peninsula, south of the Krishna river, was home to the Cheras, the Pandyas, and the Cholas.
  • Vijayalaya established Chola rule in Tamil land with Thanjavur as the capital during the middle of the ninth century.
2

Sources of Information about the Cholas

  • The most important sources of Chola history are inscriptions and the Brihadeshwara Temple.
  • Chola inscriptions are found as copper-plate grants, stone inscriptions, and inscriptions on temple walls and pillars.
  • Rajaraja I conceived the idea of prefixing the main achievements of his reign to inscriptions.
3

Brihadeshwara Temple and Chola Art

  • The Brihadeshwara Temple is also known as the Rajarajeshwara Temple.
  • It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at Thanjavur.
  • Rajaraja I built the temple, and it was consecrated in 1010 CE.
4

Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola

  • Rajaraja I was a brilliant general and expanded Chola power in many directions.
  • He campaigned against the Pandyas, the Cheras, and parts of Mysore.
  • He annexed parts of Deccan and overran Vengi.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The rise, administration, art, and achievements of the Chola Empire

Origins of Chola powerGreat Chola rulersRajaraja IRajendra CholaChola administrationProvincial structureVillage assembliesSources of history

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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.
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