Question

The time period of the Chola Dynasty in South India was ________?

• A. 9th-13th Century CE
• B. 4th 5th Century CE
• C. 7th-8th Century CE
• D. 5th-6th Century CE

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 9th-13th Century CE

The Chola Dynasty in South India spanned from the 9th century to the 13th century CE. This period is often referred to as the Imperial Chola period. The Chola Dynasty is one of the longest-ruling dynasties in South Indian history, flourished from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Originating in the fertile Kaveri River valley, the Cholas expanded their empire across southern India and beyond, reaching as far as Southeast Asia. The Chola Dynasty is believed to have been founded by a king named Vijayalaya Chola.