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Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

UPSC · 2025 · Medieval Indian History
Question:
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

Options

Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
Rajendra I (Chola)
Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
Answer: Rajendra I (Chola)

Explanation:
Rajendra Chola I of the Chola dynasty led a successful naval expedition against Srivijaya around 1025 CE, showcasing the maritime power of the Cholas in Southeast Asia.

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