Rajendra Chola I
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Rajendra Chola I Media
The Chola Empire at its greatest extent c. 1030, under Rajendra I
Coin of Rajendra containing Devanagari script
Rajendra Chola in Battle, Kolaramma Temple - Edited
The Koneswaram temple in Trincomalee was expanded by Rajendra.
India, Tamil Nadu, 1012-1044*Tools and Equipment; seals*Copper alloy*Anonymous gift (M.87.272.5)*South and Southeast Asian Art
Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built by Rajendra to celebrate his success in the Ganges Expedition
Charter issued by Rajendra I that declared the collection of revenue to build a Buddhist Vihara in Sriwijaya.
Sculpture of Rajendra with Middle Tamil Inscriptions
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