Consider the following statements about King Karikala He was the most important ruler of Chola kingd...........

Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

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Consider the following statements about King Karikala.

He was the most important ruler of Chola kingdom.
He was a follower of Jainism.
He succeeded in pushing back an invasion from Ceylon.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1 and 3 only

Karikala was a Chola dynasty king who ruled southern India. He is credited with the conquest of the whole of India up to the Himalayas and the construction of the flood banks of the river Kaveri. He is recognised as the greatest of the Early Cholas

His feet turned black because of burns. So he was called Karikala (the man with charred legs). With the help of his uncle Irum-Pitar-Thalaiyan, he defeated his enemies and captured the throne. He married a princess of Velir from a place called Nangur.