WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Rashtrakuta King who conquered the Chola was:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rajaraja I
  2. Rajendra
  3. Krishna III
  4. Krishna I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Krishna III

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Krishna III. Krishna III was one of the powerful rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He defeated the Cholas in the 10th century and captured Tanjore, the Chola capital. His victory weakened the Chola power temporarily. Krishna III was also known for his military campaigns in the south and for issuing inscriptions in both Sanskrit and Kannada. His reign marked the last phase of Rashtrakuta glory before their decline.