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Chola Dynasty naval expeditions and Indian Ocean influence (c. 9th–13th centuries)

Chola Dynasty naval expeditions and Indian Ocean influence (c. 9th–13th centuries)

  1. Vijayalaya Chola founds the imperial Cholas

    Labels: Vijayalaya Chola, Thanjavur
  2. Parantaka I begins major southern expansion

    Labels: Parantaka I, South India
  3. Rajaraja I takes Kandalur Salai

    Labels: Rajaraja I, Kandalur Salai
  4. Chola invasion captures Anuradhapura region

    Labels: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
  5. Rajendra I succeeds as Chola emperor

    Labels: Rajendra I, Chola Empire
  6. Chola rule extends over most of Sri Lanka

    Labels: Chola Sri, Anuradhapura
  7. Rajendra I launches raid on Srivijaya

    Labels: Rajendra I, Srivijaya
  8. Srivijayan ruler reportedly captured

    Labels: Sangrama Vijayatunggavarman, Srivijaya
  9. Rajendra’s conquests list includes “Kadaram”

    Labels: Rajendra I, Kadaram
  10. Nagapattinam serves as key Chola expedition port

    Labels: Nagapattinam, Chola ports
  11. Virarajendra campaigns again toward Kadaram (Kedah)

    Labels: Virarajendra, Kadaram
  12. Vijayabahu I expels Cholas from Sri Lanka

    Labels: Vijayabahu I, Sri Lanka
  13. Chola embassy reaches Song China for trade

    Labels: Chola embassy, Song China
  14. Imperial Chola decline accelerates in 13th century

    Labels: Chola decline, 13th century