History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-I)
Arrange the following events under the successive Chola rulers in the correct order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The invasion of Kandalur and Vilinam
- 2. Destruction of the fort of Kollipakkai (Kulpak) under the Western Chalukyas
- 3. Capture of Tanjore
- 4. Invasion of Ceylon and destruction of Anuradhapura
- 5. Naval invasion of Srivijaya
A3, 1, 4, 5, 2 ✓ Correct
B3, 4, 1, 2, 5
C1, 3, 2, 4, 5
D2, 1, 3, 4, 5
Correct answer: (A) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2 — The correct order is 3, 1, 4, 5, 2.
Explanation
★The correct order is 3, 1, 4, 5, 2.
★The capture of Tanjore took place between about 848 and 851 CE.
★The invasion of Kandalur and Vilinam followed.
★Rajaraja I invaded Ceylon in 993 CE and destroyed Anuradhapura.
★In 1025 CE Rajendra I launched the naval invasion of Srivijaya.
★The destruction of the fort of Kollipakkai under the Western Chalukyas came last.
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