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Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

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The Chola ruler Karikala was known for

1. Allying with the Cheras and the Pandays to create the “Great Southern Empire”.

2. Getting the Grand Anicut constructed which is still in use as one of the oldest water structures in the world.

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Explanation:

Statement 1: He was the most important ruler of this kingdom. According to the Porunararruppa?ai, Karikala Chola fought a great Battle of Venni in which both Pandyan and Cheran kings suffered a defeat.
Statement 2: The Grand Anicut, also known as the Kallanai was built by Karikala and is considered one of the oldest water-diversion or water-regulator structures in the world which is still in use Karikala has been credited with many welfare activities. He built many canals dug so that water from the river Cauvery could be used for irrigation purposes.Karikala patronised works of literature and art. He was a follower of the Vedic religion.