Multiple choice

Which of the following parts of India was ruled by the Chola dynasty?

  1. Large parts of southern India as well as parts of Andaman and Nicobar Island.

  2. Large parts of Indian Peninsula as well as parts of Daman and Diu.

  3. Large parts of southern part of India as well as parts of Lakshadweep.

  4. Large parts of Indian Peninsula as well as parts of Sri Lanka and the Maldives Island.
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Explanation

The Chola dynasty, under Rajendra Chola I, extended its rule beyond mainland India to include parts of Sri Lanka and the Maldives through their powerful naval expeditions. They controlled most of the Indian Peninsula and established maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean. The other options are incorrect as the Cholas did not control Andaman and Nicobar, Daman and Diu, or Lakshadweep.

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