UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 9
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?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Rajendra I (Chola))
Explanation: Rajendra Chola I mounted the celebrated naval expedition against Srivijaya in 1025 CE, demonstrating Chola maritime power in South-East Asia.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Amoghavarsha I ruled the Rashtrakutas, not the Chola overseas campaign.
B: Prataparudra was a Kakatiya ruler.
C: Rajendra I led the expedition.
D: Vishnuvardhana ruled the Hoysalas.