Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in early medieval times.
2. 2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South-east Asia and conquered some of the areas.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1 Statement 1 is correct. The Imperial Cholas, particularly under rulers like Rajaraja I and Rajendra I (around 10th-11th centuries CE, early medieval times), waged successful wars against the Pandya and Chera rulers, extending their domination over large parts of peninsular India.
2 Statement 2 is correct. Rajendra Chola I led a naval expedition against the Sailendra empire (Srivijaya) in South-east Asia around 1025 CE. The Chola forces achieved significant victories and conquered some areas, demonstrating Chola naval power.