History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2014 History
Who among the following Chola rulers started the practice of prefixing a 'Historical Introduction' to royal inscriptions?
ASundara Chola
BUttama Chola
CRajaraja ✓ Correct
DRajendra
Correct answer: (C) Rajaraja — Rajaraja started this practice, so the answer is Rajaraja.
Explanation
★Rajaraja started this practice, so the answer is Rajaraja.
★He began prefixing a historical introduction to his royal inscriptions.
★This passage praised the deeds and glory of the king.
★Rajaraja Chola was the most powerful of the Chola emperors.
★He ruled from about 985 to 1014 CE.
★He built the great Brihadeshvara temple at his capital Thanjavur.
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