Multiple choice

Which ruler of Kamboj extended his hand of friendship to Rajendra Chola being terrorised with his victory of Kedaram?

  1. Surya Varman I

  2. Kulotung Varman II

  3. Vijayaditya III

  4. Rajaditya I
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Explanation

Surya Varman I, the Khmer ruler of Kambuja (Cambodia), sent diplomatic missions and gifts to Rajendra Chola I after Rajendra's successful military expedition to Kedaram (on the Malay Peninsula). Rather than confronting the powerful Chola navy, Surya Varman chose friendship. This represents early medieval diplomatic recognition of Chola naval power in Southeast Asia. The other options are names of South Indian rulers, not Southeast Asian ones.

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