Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Naval expeditions of Rajaraja - I occupied parts of Burma, Malaya and Sumatra.
  2. Rajendra I conquered Ceylon.
  3. The Cholas held northern Ceylon until they were expelled by Vijayabahu I.
  4. The Cholas fell in the 13th century when their territory was shared by the Hoysalas and Pandyas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 4 only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajendra I conquered parts of Ceylon (2), the Cholas held northern Ceylon until Vijayabahu I (3), and the Chola empire declined in the 13th century (4). Statement 1 is partially incorrect as Rajaraja I's naval expeditions were primarily directed at the Maldives and parts of the coast, not necessarily Burma/Malaya.

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