Who among the following led a successsful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime state, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, sumatra, java and the neighbouring islands?
Who among the following led a successsful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime state, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, sumatra, java and the neighbouring islands?
Answer:
(c)
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The correct answer is: (c) Rajendra I (Chola) Explanation: Rajendra I, son of Rajaraja Chola I, was a powerful Chola emperor who led a successful naval expedition against the Srivijaya Empire in 1025 CE. This campaign is one of the most remarkable overseas military expeditions in Indian history. It targeted various important ports and trading centers controlled by Srivijaya across Sumatra, Java, and the Malay Peninsula. The purpose was likely to assert control over Southeast Asian maritime trade routes, especially those in the Strait of Malacca. Other options: Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta): Known for patronage of arts and literature, not for campaigns in Southeast Asia. Prataprudra (Kakatiya): Fought against the Delhi Sultanate, but not known for overseas campaigns. Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala): Focused on southern Indian politics and temple building, not maritime conquests.