Multiple choice

The Chola rulers were

  1. Shaiv

  2. Vaishnav

  3. worshipper of Shakti

  4. Buddhist
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Explanation

The Chola rulers were devout Shaivites, meaning they were followers of Shiva. This is evidenced by the numerous Shiva temples they built, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur. The Chola period is considered the golden age of Shaivaite Tamil literature and devotional poetry. Nataraja, the cosmic dancer form of Shiva, was particularly revered by the Cholas.

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