Raja Raja Chola I
Historical Personalities

Raja Raja Chola I Net Worth

. Raja Raja Chola I was a great Indian monarch who rose to prominence by bringing glory to the Chola Empire and building it as a powerful and strong kingdom. He extended his empire from Kalinga in the northeast to Sri Lanka in the south through a series of conquests and wars. He is also remembered for building the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, a magnificent architectural monument renowned for its delicate sculptures and craftsmanship. His son, Rajendra I, continued to glorify the Chola Empire by invading Maldives, Malabar Coast, and the remaining regions of Sri Lanka.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Sovereign
Birth Place Indian
Died On 1014
Reign c. 985 – c. 1014 CE
Predecessor Uttama Chola
Successor Rajendra Chola I
Issue Rajendra Chola I Kundavai Mathevadigal Ģangamādevī
Dynasty Chola Dynasty
Father Sundara Chola
Mother Vanavanmahadevi
Religion Shaivism

💰 Net worth

Raja Raja Chola I, also known as the Sovereign in Indian history, was a powerful ruler who left behind an enduring legacy. Even though he lived centuries ago, his net worth is estimated to be in the range of $100K to $1M in 2024, which is a testament to his immense wealth and influence. Raja Raja Chola I was known for his conquests, architectural marvels such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple, and his patronage of the arts. He ruled over the Chola dynasty during its golden age and his reign is considered to be a time of immense prosperity and cultural advancement in South India.

Biography/Timeline

2013

Rajaraja began his first campaign in the eighth year of his reign. The Pandyas, Cheras and the Sinhalas allied against the Cholas. In 994 AD, Rajaraja destroyed the fleet of the Chera king Bhaskara Ravi Varman Thiruvadi (c. 978–1036 AD) in the Kandalur War. Rajaraja defeated the Pandya king Amarabhujanga and captured the port of Virinam. To commemorate these conquests, Rajaraja assumed the title Mummudi Chola, a title used by Tamil kings who ruled the three kingdoms of Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras. In 1008 AD, Rajaraja captured Udagai from Cheras and Rajendra Chola I led the Chola army in this battle.

2019

Due to Rajaraja's Desire to record his military achievements, he recorded the important events of his life in stones. An inscription in Tamil from Mulbagal in Karnataka shows his accomplishments as early as the 19th year. An excerpt from such a Meikeerthi, an inscription recording great accomplishments, follows:

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